CVE-2026-41116
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Dell Inventory Collector Client Link Following Arbitrary File Write

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 13.8.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Arbitrary File Write.

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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-30
AI Q&A
2026-06-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-28
NVD
CVE-2026-41116
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35766

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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell inventory_collector_client to 13.8.0 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-1386 The product opens a file or directory, but it does not properly prevent the name from being associated with a junction or mount point to a destination that is outside of the intended control sphere.

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Executive Summary

The vulnerability exists in Dell Inventory Collector Client versions prior to 13.8.0 and is an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access, also known as a 'Link Following' vulnerability.

This means that a low privileged attacker with local access could exploit the vulnerability to perform an arbitrary file write operation.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with low privileges and local access to write arbitrary files on the affected system.

This could lead to integrity and availability impacts, such as modifying or replacing important files, potentially disrupting system operations or enabling further attacks.

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