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
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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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dell | unity_operating_environment | to 5.5.3.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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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