CVE-2026-71170
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Dell Application Store Uncontrolled Path Element Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-10-19

Last updated on: 2026-10-19

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Application Store, versions prior to 26.05.0.7, contains an Uncontrolled Path Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to an Elevation of Privilege and arbitrary code execution.

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Published
2026-10-19
Last Modified
2026-10-19
Generated
2026-10-20
AI Q&A
2026-10-19
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-71170
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104591

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CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

Dell Application Store versions before 26.05.0.7 have an Uncontrolled Path Element vulnerability. This flaw allows a low-privileged attacker with local access to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain elevated privileges on your system, allowing them to install malicious software, access sensitive data, or perform actions as if they were an administrator. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, or further network infiltration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules for protected health information. Organizations may face compliance penalties, legal consequences, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Application Store to version 26.05.0.7 or later to address the Uncontrolled Path Element vulnerability. Ensure only trusted users have local access to systems running the affected software.

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