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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-71181 · published 16 September 2026

CVE-2026-71181: Dell update package framework link following vulnerability

Dell · Update Package Framework

Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

6.0 CVSS 3.1 Medium EPSS 0.15% · top 96.7% CWE-59 · Link following
6.0CVSS 3.1 base score
0.15%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
21 Sep 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

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

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/000509455/dsa-2026-417-security-update-for-dell-update-package-dup-framework-vu Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-71181), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.