CVE-2026-56796
Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Published:Aug 19, 2026
Last Modified:Aug 21, 2026
EPS:Aug 19, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00123
CVSS Score:6.6
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Dell
Product
Command Update
Dell
Command Update
Vendor
Dell
Product
Dell Command Update (dcu)
Dell
Dell Command Update (dcu)
Exploits
No exploit reference
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Related CVEs
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Network
Adjacent
Local
Physical
Privileges Required
None
Low
High
User Interaction
None
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Low
High
Integrity
None
Low
High
Availability
None
Low
High
