CVE-2026-82166
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Dell Application Store Missing Authentication Code Execution 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, contain a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to 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-2026-82166
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104592

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CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

Dell Application Store versions before 26.05.0.7 have a vulnerability where critical functions can be accessed without authentication. An attacker within the same network could exploit this to run arbitrary code on the affected system.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking the version of Dell Application Store installed on your system. If the version is prior to 26.05.0.7, it is vulnerable. Use system commands to list installed applications or check version details.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system without authentication. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or further compromise of your network if exploited.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with adjacent network access to execute arbitrary code, which could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or exfiltration. This poses significant risks to compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (healthcare data privacy) by potentially violating confidentiality and integrity requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Application Store to version 26.05.0.7 or later to address the Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability.

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