CVE-2026-71181 Path traversal in Update Package Framework
A local high-privileged attacker can exploit improper link resolution to gain unauthorized filesystem access in Dell Update Package Framework.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-71181?
CVE-2026-71181 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework, published on 16 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-71181?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Update Package Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2026-71181?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-71181 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-71181 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-71181 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell Update Package Framework
- CVE-2026-71180 Privilege escalation in Update Package Framework
- CVE-2026-23857 Privilege escalation in Update Package
- CVE-2025-22395 Privilege escalation in Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework
- CVE-2026-71179 Command injection in Update Package Framework
- CVE-2023-39254 Path traversal in DUP Framework
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgg4-pg78-3269.