VDB-409770 · CVE-2026-81473 · GCVE-0-2026-81473

Dell Rugged Control Center up to 5.2.205 improper authorization

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6.6	$0-$5k	0.44+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dell Rugged Control Center up to 5.2.205 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-81473. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Dell Rugged Control Center up to 5.2.205. Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC), versions prior to 5.2.206, contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

The advisory is available at dell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-81473 since 08/26/2026. 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 09/24/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 5.2.206 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Dell

Name

Rugged Control Center

Version

5.2.205

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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

CNA Base Score: 8.1
CNA Vector (dell): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Rugged Control Center 5.2.206

Timelineinfo

08/26/2026 CVE reserved
09/24/2026 +29 days Advisory disclosed
09/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dell.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-81473 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-81473
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-409770

Entryinfo

Created: 09/24/2026 21:17
Changes: 09/24/2026 21:17 (62)
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