CVE-2026-59916
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Improper Access Control in Dell Display Manager

Publication date: 2026-08-12

Last updated on: 2026-08-12

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows), versions prior to 2.3.0.17, contain 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
2026-08-12
Last Modified
2026-08-12
Generated
2026-08-13
AI Q&A
2026-08-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-59916
EUVD
EUVD-2026-57419

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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell display_and_peripheral_manager to 2.3.0.17 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-290 This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.

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Executive Summary

Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM) for Windows, versions before 2.3.0.17, has an Improper Access Control flaw. This allows a low-privileged local attacker to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could gain elevated system permissions, install malware, steal data, or take control of the affected device. This could lead to unauthorized system modifications or data breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows) to version 2.3.0.17 or later to address the improper access control vulnerability.

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