CVE-2026-23857
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Improper Permissions Vulnerability in Dell DUP Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-02-12

Last updated on: 2026-02-18

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework, versions 23.12.00 through 24.12.00, contains an Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
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Published
2026-02-12
Last Modified
2026-02-18
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-23857
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6184
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell update_package_framework From 23.12.00 (inc) to 25.02.00 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-280 The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to access resources or functionality as specified by their permissions. This may cause it to follow unexpected code paths that may leave the product in an invalid state.
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Executive Summary

The vulnerability exists in the Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework versions 23.12.00 through 24.12.00. It involves improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges. This means that a low privileged attacker who has local access to the system could exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a low privileged local attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected system. This elevation of privileges can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, modification of system settings, or execution of malicious code with elevated rights.

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