Vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework
CVE-2026-71182
Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.0 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (4.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 4th percentile — 4.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · 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-2026-71182?
- CVE-2026-71182 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 3.0/10. Published 2026-09-16.
- How severe is CVE-2026-71182?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.0 out of 10.