DCU <5.7.0 XXE Local Privilege Escalation
CVE-2026-67268 Published on August 19, 2026

Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges and Server-side request forgery.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-67268 is exploitable with local system access, and requires 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 have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
LOW
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
CHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

What is a XXE Vulnerability?

The software processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.

CVE-2026-67268 has been classified to as a XXE vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-67268

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Affected Versions

Dell Command Update (DCU):