CVE-2026-81473 Missing authorization in Rugged Control Center (RCC)
A local low-privileged attacker can exploit improper authorization in Dell Rugged Control Center 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-2026-81473?
CVE-2026-81473 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC), published on 24 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 Rugged Control Center (RCC), versions prior to 5.2.206, contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81473?
How do I fix CVE-2026-81473?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81473 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-81473 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81473 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rpjr-64ph-wqh3.