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CVE-2026-49500

MEDIUM 6

Published 2026-08-18 · Last modified 2026-08-20

Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.14.20.0, 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 Denial of Service and Elevation of Privileges.

NO EXPLOITATION SIGNALS

No known exploitation, public exploit, or elevated probability at this time. Track for changes.

Exploitation likelihood

0.1%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 0th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

6CVSS 3.1 · MEDIUM

  • ConfidentialityNone
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • Access: Requires local access to the host
  • Privileges: Requires a low-privilege account
  • User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
  • Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Affected

Vendors Dell

Products Alienware Command Center (Awcc

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-272: : Least Privilege Violation

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

All CVSS metrics

  • MEDIUM 6 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
  • MEDIUM 6 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS