Product:
Dell Update Package Framework
Summary
Dell Update Package Framework versions 23.12.00 through 24.12.00 contains an Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges. This could allow unauthorized users to gain higher access levels within the system.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 8.2 | CVE-2026-23857 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker with local access must leverage the insufficient permissions to execute malicious actions that could elevate their privileges. This requires the attacker to have low-level access to the system, and they must interact with the affected components of the Dell Update Package Framework to trigger the vulnerability.
Affected Products
- Dell Update Package Framework versions 23.12.00 through 24.12.00: Vulnerable to improper handling of permissions, allowing for potential privilege escalation.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update to the latest version of the Dell Update Package Framework as recommended by Dell. Regularly applying security updates and patches can help protect against such vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of exploitation.