CVE-2026-81452
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Dell Alienware Command Center Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-10-16

Last updated on: 2026-10-17

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.14.54.0, contain a Least Privilege Violation vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privilege and Denial of Service.

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Published
2026-10-16
Last Modified
2026-10-17
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-81452
EUVD
EUVD-2026-102993

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-272 The elevated privilege level required to perform operations such as chroot() should be dropped immediately after the operation is performed.

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Executive Summary

Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) versions before 6.14.54.0 have a Least Privilege Violation flaw. A low-privileged attacker with local access could exploit this to gain higher privileges or cause a system crash.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking the installed version of Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC). If the version is prior to 6.14.54.0, the system is vulnerable. Use system tools to inspect installed software versions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could elevate their privileges on your system, allowing them to perform unauthorized actions. They might also crash your system, leading to Denial of Service and potential data loss.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows local attackers to elevate privileges and cause denial of service, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data security) by increasing risks of data breaches or unauthorized system access.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) to version 6.14.54.0 or later to address the Least Privilege Violation vulnerability.

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