Deserialization in Dell Command Update (Dcu)
CVE-2026-49817
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.
Vulnerability class: Insecure Deserialization
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security_alert@emc.com (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-49817?
- CVE-2026-49817 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Command Update (Dcu), classified under Deserialization of Untrusted Data. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-08-19.
- How severe is CVE-2026-49817?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.