8.2

CVE-2026-71180: dell update_package_framework Unchecked Return Value

CVSS: 8.2v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 16-09-2026Last modified 17-09-2026
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-71180 is a high (CVSS 8.2) Unchecked Return Value vulnerability in dell update_package_framework. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 3.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
33/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
8.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)
EPSS score
0.15%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 16-09-2026
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 17-09-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

0.15%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

4%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

+0.02 pp

From 0.13% on 22-09-2026

22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score
0.15%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Dell1 product

1 vendor · 1 product

References

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