CVE-2026-81452: High severity Dell Alienware Command Center vulnerability
Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.14.54.0, contain a Least Privilege Violation vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privilege and Denial of Service.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.14.54.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Dell Alienware Command Center versions earlier than 6.14.54.0 are affected. Exploitation requires local access and a low-privileged account; it is not described as remotely exploitable.
What level of access does an attacker need, and what could they achieve?
An attacker needs local access with low privileges. Successful exploitation could result in elevation of privilege and denial of service, with high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How can I determine whether a system is affected?
Check the installed Dell Alienware Command Center version. Versions prior to 6.14.54.0 are affected; version 6.14.54.0 is the stated fixed version.