Dell Device Management Agent Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability Leading to Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing incorrect authorization has been identified in Dell Device Management Agent (DDMA) versions prior to 26.02. This vulnerability could be exploited by a low-privileged attacker with local access, potentially leading to unauthorized elevation of privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized elevation of privileges, allowing a low-privileged user to gain higher-level access or rights on the system.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to Dell Device Management Agent version 26.02 or later to address this vulnerability. Instructions for installing the Dell Device Management Agent on a host computer are available in a Dell Knowledge Base article.

Added: Mar 4, 2026, 6:34 PM
Updated: Mar 4, 2026, 6:34 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
3.5
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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