TI-2026-20944 Aliases CVE-2026-25906 GHSA-qwh7-x4wh-7xgh

Link following in Dell Optimizer

LOW 35CWE-59Published 2026-03-03 · Updated 2026-03-05

Key facts

Attack vector: Local
Privileges required: Low
User interaction: None
Attack complexity: Low
Impact type: —
Confidentiality · integrity · availability: High · High · High
Fix status: Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.

Summary

Dell Optimizer, versions prior to 6.3.1, 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.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV

EPSS 0.00187 8th percentileScored 2026-11-07

Fix Fixed Optimizer (Dell): 6.3.1.0

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation: None
Automatable: No
Technical impact: Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Affected versions	Fixed in	Status	Source
Dell	Optimizer	6.0.0.0 to before 6.3.1.0	6.3.1.0	Patch available	CNA

Optimizer VendorDell Affected 6.0.0.0 to before 6.3.1.0 Fixed in 6.3.1.0 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 1

CPE	Versions	Role	Vendor
cpe:2.3:a:dell:optimizer::::::::	6.0.0.0 to before 6.3.1.0	Vulnerable	Dell

cpe:2.3:a:dell:optimizer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0.0.0 to before 6.3.1.0 Vulnerable ·Dell

Remediation

Fix · CNA Optimizer (Dell) Fixed in 6.3.1.0

Timeline

2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-25906
2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qwh7-x4wh-7xgh

References

Advisory 1

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000427608/dsa-2026-094

Sources

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