How severe is CVE-2026-71181?

CVE-2026-71181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-71181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-71181?

CVE-2026-71181 affects Dell Update Package Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-71181?

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

When was CVE-2026-71181 published?

CVE-2026-71181 was published on 2026-09-16 and last updated on 2026-09-21.

CVE-2026-71181

CVE-2026-71181 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.0. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Dell Update Package Framework
Published: 2026-09-16
Last modified: 2026-09-21

Description

Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-71181?: Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.
How severe is CVE-2026-71181?: CVE-2026-71181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-71181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-71181?: CVE-2026-71181 affects Dell Update Package Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-71181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-71181 published?: CVE-2026-71181 was published on 2026-09-16 and last updated on 2026-09-21.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000509455/dsa-2026-417-security-update-for-dell-update-package-dup-framework-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:update_package_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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