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Elevation of privilege in Dell PowerPath for Windows (versions 7.2 through 8.0 SP1) allows a low-privileged local attacker to gain elevated system privileges through improper privilege management (CWE-269). Dell has published security advisory DSA-2026-167 confirming the flaw and releasing a fix; the CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (Medium), reflecting the local-only attack vector and limited scope. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis.
PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains License Key Stored in Cleartext vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains DLL Hijacking Vulnerabilities. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains Insecure File and Folder Permissions vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings.
Elevation of privilege in Dell PowerPath for Windows (versions 7.2 through 8.0 SP1) allows a low-privileged local attacker to gain elevated system privileges through improper privilege management (CWE-269). Dell has published security advisory DSA-2026-167 confirming the flaw and releasing a fix; the CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (Medium), reflecting the local-only attack vector and limited scope. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis.
PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains License Key Stored in Cleartext vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains DLL Hijacking Vulnerabilities. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains Insecure File and Folder Permissions vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings.