OS command injection in Dell Update Package Framework
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-78.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
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
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Update Package Framework (Dell) Fixed in 26.07.03 or later
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Dell Update Package Framework — dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000509455/dsa-2026-417-securit…
5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 4 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-59118 Stack-based buffer overflow in Dell Update Package FrameworkPriority MEDIUM 40
- TI-2026-49865 Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Unchecked Return…Priority LOW 37
- TI-2026-49867 Link following in Dell Update Package FrameworkPriority LOW 26
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-71179
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jr4q-rwvq-9gqm
References
More Dell Update Package Framework vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-59118 Stack-based buffer overflow in Dell Update Package Framework CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2026-49865 Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Unchecked Return… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.2
- TI-2025-16294 Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 22.01.02, contain(s) a Local Privilege… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.2
- TI-2026-19219 Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework, versions 23.12.00 through 24.12.00, contains an… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.2
- TI-2023-20404 Uncontrolled search path in Dell DUP Framework CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.3
- TI-2023-15739 Link following in Dell DUP Framework CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.1
Sources
- CVE-2026-71179 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-71179 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jr4q-rwvq-9gqm · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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