CVE-2026-71182: dell update_package_framework Link Following
CVSS: 6.0v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 16-09-2026Last modified 16-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-71182 is a medium (CVSS 6.0) Link Following vulnerability in dell update_package_framework. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 3.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.0/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.15%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 16-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSources2 sources · 3.0–6.0
- CVE.orgCNA3.0LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.15%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
4%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.03 pp
From 0.12% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.15%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell1 product
- update_package_framework< 26.07.03 or later | < 26.07.03
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/…Vendor Advisory