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CVE-2026-27105

Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps, versions prior to 1.1.31.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability.

HIGH 7.1EPSS 0.10%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.10%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps, versions prior to 1.1.31.0, 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 Arbitrary File Write

CVSS 3.1: 7.1 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.10% probability · 1th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected: dell/dell\/alienware purchased apps
Source: security_alert@emc.com

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000438321/dsa-2026-131-security-update-for-dell-alienware-purchased-apps-for-an-improper-link-resolution-before-file-access-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.