VDB-389178 · CVE-2026-59916 · GCVE-0-2026-59916

Dell Display and Peripheral Manager 1.3/2.1.2.12/2.2.0.18 access control

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5.1	$0-$5k	0.00+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager. It has been declared as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-59916. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager. Affected is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows), versions prior to 2.3.0.17, contain Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges and arbitrary code execution.

The advisory is available at dell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-59916 since 07/07/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/12/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.3.0.17 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Dell

Name

Display and Peripheral Manager

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.dell.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Display and Peripheral Manager 2.3.0.17

Timelineinfo

07/07/2026 CVE reserved
08/12/2026 +36 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dell.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-59916 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59916
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-389178

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2026 21:37
Changes: 08/12/2026 21:37 (53)
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