Dell Optimizer up to 6.3.1 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Dell Optimizer up to 6.3.1. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-25906. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Dell Optimizer up to 6.3.1. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Dell Optimizer, versions prior to 6.3.1, 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 Elevation of Privileges.

The weakness was released by Falconcorrup as dsa-2026-094. It is possible to read the advisory at dell.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-25906 since 02/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/07/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 301104 (Dell Optimizer 6.x < 6.3.1.0 Privilege Escalation (DSA-2026-094)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.3.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (301104). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
CAPEC: 🔒
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 301104
Nessus Name: Dell Optimizer 6.x < 6.3.1.0 Privilege Escalation (DSA-2026-094)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Optimizer 6.3.1.0

Timelineinfo

02/08/2026 CVE reserved
03/04/2026 +24 days Advisory disclosed
03/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/07/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dsa-2026-094
Researcher: Falconcorrup
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-25906 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-25906
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348651

Entryinfo

Created: 03/04/2026 04:41
Updated: 03/07/2026 22:18
Changes: 03/04/2026 04:41 (65), 03/06/2026 04:07 (11), 03/07/2026 22:18 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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