Incorrect Permission Assignment in Dell AppSync 4.6.0 Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-04-01

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell AppSync, version(s) 4.6.0, contain(s) an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

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Published

2026-04-01

Last Modified

2026-04-02

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2026-04-01

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2026-22768

EUVD

EUVD-2026-17873

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
dell	appsync	From 4.6.0.0 (inc) to 4.6.1.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-732	The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell AppSync version 4.6.0 and involves an incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource. It allows a low privileged attacker who has local access to the system to potentially exploit the flaw and elevate their privileges.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker with limited local access to gain higher privileges on the affected system. This elevation of privileges could enable the attacker to perform unauthorized actions, access sensitive data, or compromise system integrity.

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