---
id: CVE-2026-71179
title: >-
  Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an
  Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command
  Injection') vulnerability
summary: >-
  Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an
  Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command
  Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could
  potentiall…
severity: high
cvss: 7.3
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-78
vendor: dell
product: update_package_framework
affected:
  - update_package_framework < 26.07.03
patched:
  - update_package_framework 26.07.03
published: '2026-09-16'
updated: '2026-09-21'
sourceUpdated: '2026-09-21T17:30:48.000'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-71179'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000509455/dsa-2026-417-security-update-for-dell-update-package-dup-framework-vulnerabilities
    label: security_alert@emc.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
epss: 0.0059
epssPercentile: 0.45942
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: total
  timestamp: '2026-09-16T17:27:14.933631Z'
ingestedAt: '2026-09-16T16:59:56.614Z'
---

## Overview

Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

## Affected

- `update_package_framework < 26.07.03`

## Remediation

Upgrade past the affected range:

- `update_package_framework 26.07.03`