2026-03-03 20:55CVE-2026-25906dell
PUBLISHED5.2CWE-59

Dell Optimizer, versions prior to 6.3.1, 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.

Problem type

Affected products

Dell

Optimizer

< 6.3.1.0 - AFFECTED

References

GitHub Security Advisories

GHSA-qwh7-x4wh-7xgh

Dell Optimizer, versions prior to 6.3.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (...

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qwh7-x4wh-7xgh

Dell Optimizer, versions prior to 6.3.1, 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.

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https://cveawg.mitre.org/api/cve/CVE-2026-25906
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