CVE-2026-21420
Uncontrolled Search Path in Dell Repository Manager Allows Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-02-23
Last updated on: 2026-02-24
Assigner: Dell
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dell | repository_manager | to 3.4.8 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
Dell Repository Manager (DRM), versions prior to 3.4.8, contains an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. This means that the software does not properly control the paths it searches for executable files or libraries, which can be exploited by a low privileged attacker who has local access to the system.
By exploiting this vulnerability, the attacker could execute arbitrary code and escalate their privileges on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow a low privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
As a result, the attacker could escalate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended, which could lead to unauthorized actions or control over the system.
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