CVE-2026-21418
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OS Command Injection in Dell Unity Allows Root Execution

Publication date: 2026-01-30

Last updated on: 2026-03-10

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Unity, version(s) 5.5.2 and prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
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Published
2026-01-30
Last Modified
2026-03-10
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-21418
EUVD
EUVD-2026-5034
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell unity_operating_environment to 5.5.3.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an OS Command Injection in Dell Unity versions 5.5.2 and prior. It allows a low privileged attacker with local access to execute arbitrary commands on the system with root privileges due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to an attacker gaining root-level access on the affected system, allowing them to execute arbitrary commands. This can result in full system compromise, data loss, or disruption of services.

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