CVE-2026-49817

Dell Command Update Deserialization Vulnerability Allows Local Privilege Escalation

Published Aug 19, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

Remediation

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Dell command Update
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Dell command Update
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Title Dell Command Update Deserialization Vulnerability Allows Local Privilege Escalation
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First Time appeared Dell
Dell dell Command Update (dcu)
Vendors & Products Dell
Dell dell Command Update (dcu)
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Title Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Dell Command Update Leading to Privilege Escalation
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Title Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Dell Command Update Leading to Privilege Escalation
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Description Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Weaknesses CWE-502
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
dell
Published
Updated
Aug 19, 2026, 3:22 PM
Reserved
Jun 1, 2026, 5:04 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 19, 2026, 3:17 PM
Modified
Aug 21, 2026, 1:41 PM