CVE-2026-22767
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Symlink Following Vulnerability in Dell AppSync 4.6.0 Enables Data Tampering

Publication date: 2026-04-01

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell AppSync, version(s) 4.6.0, contain(s) an UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering.
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Published
2026-04-01
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-22767
EUVD
EUVD-2026-17871
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell appsync From 4.6.0.0 (inc) to 4.6.1.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-61 The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.
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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in Dell AppSync 4.6.0 allows a low privileged local attacker to exploit a UNIX Symbolic Link Following issue, potentially leading to information tampering.

Information tampering can impact the integrity of data, which is a critical aspect of compliance with standards such as GDPR and HIPAA that require protection of data integrity and confidentiality.

Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with these regulations due to compromised data integrity and potential unauthorized modification of sensitive information.

Executive Summary

Dell AppSync version 4.6.0 contains a UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability. This means that a low privileged attacker with local access to the system could exploit the way the software handles symbolic links.

By exploiting this vulnerability, the attacker could manipulate symbolic links to cause unintended behavior in the application.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to information tampering, meaning an attacker could alter data or files that the application accesses or manages.

Because the attacker requires only low privileged local access, this could allow unauthorized modification of information, potentially compromising data integrity.

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