How severe is CVE-2026-49500?

CVE-2026-49500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-49500 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-2026-49500?

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

When was CVE-2026-49500 published?

CVE-2026-49500 was published on 2026-08-18 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

CVE-2026-49500

CVE-2026-49500 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-272.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-272
Published: 2026-08-18
Last modified: 2026-08-20

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-49500?: CVE-2026-49500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-49500 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-2026-49500?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-49500 published?: CVE-2026-49500 was published on 2026-08-18 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

References

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

Other CWE-272 vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-59106 — High (CVSS 8.8): The binary serving the web server and executing basically all actions launched from the Web UI is running with root…
CVE-2025-7722 — High (CVSS 8.8): The Social Streams plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including,…
CVE-2024-28824 — High (CVSS 8.8): Least privilege violation and reliance on untrusted inputs in the mk_informix Checkmk agent plugin before Checkmk…
CVE-2024-35204 — High (CVSS 8.4): Veritas System Recovery before 23.3_Hotfix has incorrect permissions for the Veritas System Recovery folder, and thus…
CVE-2025-47809 — High (CVSS 8.2): Wibu CodeMeter before 8.30a sometimes allows privilege escalation immediately after installation (before a logoff or…
CVE-2024-0638 — High (CVSS 8.2): Least privilege violation in the Checkmk agent plugins mk_oracle, mk_oracle.ps1, and mk_oracle_crs before Checkmk…

Browse all CWE-272 vulnerabilities →