Vulnerability in Dell Command Update (Dcu)
CVE-2026-56796
Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, 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 v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.6 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security_alert@emc.com (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-56796?
- CVE-2026-56796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Command Update (Dcu), classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 6.6/10. Published 2026-08-19.
- How severe is CVE-2026-56796?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.6 out of 10.