CVE-2026-49816: High severity Dell Dell Command Update (DCU) vulnerability
Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Dell Command Update (DCU)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems are exposed to this issue?
Systems running Dell Command Update versions earlier than 5.7.1 are affected. Exploitation requires local access and a low-privileged attacker account.
What could an attacker gain by exploiting this vulnerability?
A successful exploit could allow elevation of privileges. The reported impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects.
What is the recommended remediation?
Update Dell Command Update to version 5.7.1 or later. The provided information does not describe a workaround for environments that cannot immediately update.