CVE-2026-59917

Improper Access Control in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager Windows Allows Local Privilege Escalation

Published Aug 12, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows), versions prior to 2.3.0.17, contain Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges and arbitrary code execution.

Remediation

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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:dell:display_and_peripheral_manager:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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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
Dell display And Peripheral Manager
Vendors & Products Dell
Dell display And Peripheral Manager
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Title Improper Access Control in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager Windows Allows Local Privilege Escalation
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Description Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows), versions prior to 2.3.0.17, contain Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges and arbitrary code execution.
Weaknesses CWE-284
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'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
dell
Published
Updated
Aug 13, 2026, 1:18 PM
Reserved
Jul 7, 2026, 5:04 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 12, 2026, 8:17 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 4:10 PM