CVE-2026-56796

mediumCVSS 6.6covered by 1 sourcefirst seen 2026-08-19

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.

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Exploitation outlook

Low exploitation risk0.12% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 2% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

Advisory coverage (1)

mediumCVE-2026-56796: Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before…nvd · 2026-08-19

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