What is CVE-2026-71179?

CVE-2026-71179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework, 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.

RCE in Dell Update Package Framework

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)

Published 2026-09-16 · last modified 2026-09-21.

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.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.006 (48.2th percentile), scored 2026-10-31.

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 48th percentile — 48.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Dell Update Package Framework

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-78 — OS Command Injection

References

www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000509455/dsa-2026-417-security-update-for-del… (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-71179?: CVE-2026-71179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework, 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.