CVE-2026-25906

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.

CVSS v3 7.3 HIGH

7.3^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.3 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000427608/dsa-2026-094	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:optimizer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-03 21:15

Updated : 2026-03-05 21:24

NVD link : CVE-2026-25906

Mitre link : CVE-2026-25906

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-25906

JSON object : View

Products Affected

dell

optimizer

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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