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CVE-2026-49500

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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.

Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.0 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Awaiting Analysis
Source identifier
Published
2026-08-18 20:17:15.890000
Last modified
2026-10-22 22:10:00.250000
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  "id": "CVE-2026-49500",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-08-18T20:17:15.890",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-22T22:10:00.250",
  "vulnStatus": "Awaiting Analysis",
  "cveTags": [],
  "descriptions": [
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      "lang": "en",
      "value": "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."
    },
    {
      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versiones anteriores a la 6.14.20.0, contienen una vulnerabilidad de Resolución de Enlace Incorrecta Antes del Acceso a Archivos (’Link Following’). Un atacante con pocos privilegios y acceso local podría potencialmente explotar esta vulnerabilidad, lo que podría llevar a una denegación de servicio y Elevación de Privilegios."
    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
        {
          "vendor": "Dell",
          "product": "Alienware Command Center (AWCC",
          "defaultStatus": "unaffected",
          "versions": [
            {
              "version": "0",
              "lessThan": "6.14.20.0",
              "versionType": "semver",
              "status": "affected"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "metrics": {
    "cvssMetricV31": [
      {
        "source": "[email protected]",
        "type": "Secondary",
        "cvssData": {
          "version": "3.1",
          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
          "baseScore": 6.0,
          "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "HIGH",
          "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
          "userInteraction": "REQUIRED",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "NONE",
          "integrityImpact": "HIGH",
          "availabilityImpact": "HIGH"
        },
        "exploitabilityScore": 0.8,
        "impactScore": 5.2
      }
    ],
    "ssvcV203": [
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        "ssvcData": {
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            },
            {
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            },
            {
              "technicalImpact": "total"
            }
          ],
          "role": "CISA Coordinator",
          "version": "2.0.3"
        }
      }
    ]
  },
  "weaknesses": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "type": "Secondary",
      "description": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "value": "CWE-272"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "references": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501384/dsa-2026-334-security-update-for-dell-alienware-command-center-6-x-for-multiple-vulnerabilities",
      "source": "[email protected]"
    }
  ]
}