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CVE-2026-41121 (GCVE-0-2026-41121)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-01 18:48 – Updated: 2026-07-01 19:22
VLAI
Summary
Dell Device Management Agent, versions prior to DDMA 26.05, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following’) vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Severity
7.3 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-01 19:22 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Dell Device Management Agent Affected: 0 , < 26.05 (semver)
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Date Public
2026-06-23 18:46
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