CVE-2026-46731: High severity Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows) vulnerability
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows), versions prior to 2.3.0.17, contain an Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges and arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.3.0.17
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-46731?
The severity of CVE-2026-46731 is assessed as high with a score of 7.8.
What causes CVE-2026-46731?
CVE-2026-46731 is caused by an Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2026-46731?
To fix CVE-2026-46731, upgrade Dell Display and Peripheral Manager to version 2.3.0.17 or later.
Who can be affected by CVE-2026-46731?
CVE-2026-46731 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with local access to the affected system.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-46731?
Exploiting CVE-2026-46731 can lead to Elevation of Privileges and arbitrary code execution.