CVE-2026-82162 Privilege escalation in Command | Configure (DCC)
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit improper mixed encoding handling in Dell Command Configure to elevate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-82162?
CVE-2026-82162 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Command | Configure (DCC), published on 6 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell Command | Configure (DCC), versions prior to 5.2.3.35, contain an Improper Handling of Mixed Encoding vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Weakness: CWE-175
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-82162?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Command\|configure.
How do I fix CVE-2026-82162?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-82162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-82162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-82162 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-pxw5-p7pc-mfvj.