What is CVE-2026-71179?

CVE-2026-71179 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-09-16.

How severe is CVE-2026-71179?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

CVE-2026-71179

CVE-2026-71179

Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-78 — OS Command Injection

References

security_alert@emc.com (vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-71179?: CVE-2026-71179 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-09-16.
How severe is CVE-2026-71179?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.