CVE-2026-49500

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.0 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-08-18 · updated 2026-10-22
Weakness: CWE-272

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.

Affected products

Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC): before 6.14.20.0 — fixed in 6.14.20.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) 6.14.20.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501384/dsa-2026-334-security-update-for-dell-alienware-command-center-6-x-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

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