CVE-2026-46735 Dell CVE debrief

Who should care

System administrators and security teams responsible for Dell Display and Peripheral Manager installations, especially those with local access to affected systems, should be aware of this vulnerability. They should review and update local access controls and authentication mechanisms, and implement compensating controls such as restricting local access to sensitive systems.

Technical summary

Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac) versions prior to 2.3 contain an OS Command Injection vulnerability. A low-privileged attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to execute commands. The vulnerability has a high impact due to its local attack vector and high CVSS score of 7.8. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability. This vulnerability is a result of improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to command execution. The affected product deployments should be inventoried, and owners assigned for follow-up.

Defensive priority

High priority due to local attack vector and high impact

Recommended defensive actions

• Inventory and verify affected Dell Display and Peripheral Manager versions
• Apply vendor patch or upgrade to version 2.3 or later
• Implement compensating controls such as restricting local access to sensitive systems
• Monitor for suspicious command execution activity
• Review and update local access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability. Vendor advisory is available from Dell. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution. Evidence is limited, and defenders should verify affected scope and vendor guidance. Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac) versions prior to 2.3 are affected. The vulnerability has a high impact due to its local attack vector.

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