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: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) versions earlier than 6.14.20.0 contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability (CWE‑272). The flaw allows a low‑privileged local user to follow crafted links that bypass normal access checks, potentially causing a denial of service or elevating privileges. The impact is confined to systems where the vulnerable AWCC is installed and requires local access to exploit.

Affected Systems

Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) prior to version 6.14.20.0.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6 indicates a moderate severity, while the EPSS score is not available. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires local access by a low‑privileged user and involves following a link that triggers file access before validation. Because of the local nature, the attack surface is limited to the compromised workstation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 21:57 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Dell Alienware Command Center to version 6.14.20.0 or later where the improper link resolution bug is fixed.
  • Rename or remove any improperly formatted links that could be exploited by local users.
  • Enforce least‑privilege policies for local accounts so that low‑privileged users cannot execute actions that could trigger the flaw.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 21:57 UTC.

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History

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Dell
Dell alienware Command Center
Vendors & Products Dell
Dell alienware Command Center

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Improper Link Resolution in Dell Alienware Command Center Enables Local Privilege Escalation

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
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'}

Subscriptions

Dell Alienware Command Center
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: dell

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-20T18:36:08.332Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-49500

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

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

Modified: 2026-08-20T19:16:53.647

Link: CVE-2026-49500

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Updated: 2026-08-21T21:00:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-272

    Least Privilege Violation