CVE-2026-49500

Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.14.20.0, 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 Denial of Service and Elevation of Privileges.

CVSS v3 6.0 MEDIUM

6.0^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501384/dsa-2026-334-security-update-for-dell-alienware-command-center-6-x-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Configurations

No configuration.

History

22 Oct 2026, 22:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versiones anteriores a la 6.14.20.0, contienen una vulnerabilidad de Resolución de Enlace Incorrecta Antes del Acceso a Archivos (’Link Following’). Un atacante con pocos privilegios y acceso local podría potencialmente explotar esta vulnerabilidad, lo que podría llevar a una denegación de servicio y Elevación de Privilegios.

Information

Published : 2026-08-18 20:17

Updated : 2026-10-22 22:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-49500

Mitre link : CVE-2026-49500

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-49500

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-272

Least Privilege Violation

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