CVE-2026-71180 Privilege escalation in Update Package Framework

High 8.2 Published Updated

A local low-privileged attacker can exploit an unchecked return value in Dell Update Package Framework to elevate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-71180?

CVE-2026-71180 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework, published on 16 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Unchecked Return Value vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-252

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-71180?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Update Package Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2026-71180?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-71180 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-71180 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-71180 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7f5p-9p58-cm32.

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