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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-41121 · published 1 July 2026

CVE-2026-41121: Dell device management agent link following vulnerability

Dell · Device Management Agent

Dell Device Management Agent, versions prior to DDMA 26.05, 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.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.17% · top 94.5% CWE-59 · Link following
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.17%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
6 Jul 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Dell Device Management Agent, versions prior to DDMA 26.05, 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.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000473690/dsa-2026-258 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-41121), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.