Vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework
CVE-2026-71180
Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Unchecked Return Value vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (4.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 4th percentile — 4.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
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-2026-71180?
- CVE-2026-71180 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework, classified under CWE-252. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2026-09-16.
- How severe is CVE-2026-71180?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.