Dell Command | Configure up to 4.11.0 encoding error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Dell Command | Configure. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in encoding error. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-82162. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Dell Command | Configure. This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a encoding error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-172. The product does not properly encode or decode the data, resulting in unexpected values. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Dell Command | Configure (DCC), versions prior to 5.2.3.35, contain an Improper Handling of Mixed Encoding vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

The advisory is shared at dell.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-82162 since 08/28/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/07/2026).

Upgrading to version 5.2.3.35 eliminates this vulnerability.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.4
CNA Vector (dell): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Encoding error
CWE: CWE-172
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Command | Configure 5.2.3.35

Timelineinfo

08/28/2026 CVE reserved
10/06/2026 +39 days VulDB entry created
10/07/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
10/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dell.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-82162 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-82162
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-414849

Entryinfo

Created: 10/07/2026 00:28
Changes: 10/07/2026 00:28 (27), 10/07/2026 00:29 (35)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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