Dell Server Update Utility <26.07.01: Unctrl Search Path Element local code exec
CVE-2026-56795 Published on September 17, 2026

Dell Server Update Utility, versions prior to 26.07.01, contains an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-56795 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
LOW
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
CHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

CVE-2026-56795 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.


Affected Versions

Dell Driver Pack For Windows OS: Dell Driver Pack For Linux OS: Dell Server Update Utility, Windows 64-bit format: Dell Server Update Utility, Linux 64-bit format: