How severe is CVE-2026-41116?

CVE-2026-41116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-41116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41116?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-41116 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41116 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35766.

When was CVE-2026-41116 published?

CVE-2026-41116 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-41116

CVE-2026-41116 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1386.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35766
Weakness: CWE-1386
Published: 2026-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 13.8.0, 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 Arbitrary File Write.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41116?: Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 13.8.0, 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 Arbitrary File Write.
How severe is CVE-2026-41116?: CVE-2026-41116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-41116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41116?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-41116 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41116 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35766.
When was CVE-2026-41116 published?: CVE-2026-41116 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000463760/dsa-2026-215

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