Description
Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.14.20.0, 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 Denial of Service and Elevation of Privileges.
Published: 2026-08-18
Score: 6 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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History

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000

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Title Improper Link Resolution in Dell Alienware Command Center Enables Local Privilege Escalation

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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Description Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.14.20.0, 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 Denial of Service and Elevation of Privileges.
Weaknesses CWE-272
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: dell

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-18T19:47:46.161Z

Reserved: 2026-05-31T17:04:24.517Z

Link: CVE-2026-49500

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-18T20:17:15.890

Modified: 2026-08-18T20:17:15.890

Link: CVE-2026-49500

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Updated: 2026-08-18T22:00:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-272

    Least Privilege Violation