CVE-2026-59912
Received Received - Intake

Improper Access Control in Dell Display Manager

Publication date: 2026-08-03

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac), versions prior to 2.3.0.1005, contain an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges and arbitrary code execution.

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Published
2026-08-03
Last Modified
2026-08-03
Generated
2026-08-04
AI Q&A
2026-08-03
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-59912
EUVD
EUVD-2026-52398

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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell display_and_peripheral_manager to 2.3.0.1005 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac) versions before 2.3.0.1005 have an Improper Access Control flaw. A low-privileged attacker with local access could exploit this to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking the installed version of Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac). Compare the version against 2.3.0.1005. Commands may include checking application properties or logs for version details.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to escalate privileges and run malicious code. This could lead to unauthorized system control, data theft, or installation of additional malware on the device.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows local attackers to elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may impact compliance with GDPR by risking data breaches and HIPAA by compromising protected health information if exploited on systems handling such data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Display and Peripheral Manager to version 2.3.0.1005 or later. Ensure automatic updates are enabled to prevent future vulnerabilities.

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