CVE-2026-49500
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Dell Alienware Command Center Link Following Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-18

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.14.20.0, 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 Denial of Service and Elevation of Privileges.

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Published
2026-08-18
Last Modified
2026-08-18
Generated
2026-08-19
AI Q&A
2026-08-18
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-49500
EUVD
EUVD-2026-61204

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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell alienware_command_center to 6.14.20.0 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-272 The elevated privilege level required to perform operations such as chroot() should be dropped immediately after the operation is performed.

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Executive Summary

Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) versions before 6.14.20.0 have an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. This means the software does not properly check file paths before accessing them, allowing an attacker with low privileges and local access to create or manipulate symbolic links. This could lead to unauthorized file access or system modifications.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a Denial of Service by crashing the system or corrupting files. It may also enable Elevation of Privileges, letting the attacker gain higher system access than intended. Since it requires local access, physical or network access to the system is necessary for exploitation.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Alienware Command Center to version 6.14.20.0 or later to address the vulnerability. Ensure only trusted users have local access to systems running AWCC.

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