CVE-2026-67266: dell command_update Incorrect Authorization
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 19-08-2026Last modified 20-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-67266 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in dell command_update. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 1.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.12%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 20-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.12%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
2%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.08% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.12%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell2 products
- command_update< 5.7.1
- dell command update (dcu)< 5.7.1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/…Vendor Advisory