CVE-2026-46733: Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows), versions prior to 2.3, contain an Improper Access Control

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-46733?

display and peripheral manager: upgrade to 2.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-46733 being exploited?

CVE-2026-46733 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-46733 affect?

CVE-2026-46733 affects display and peripheral manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows), versions prior to 2.3, contain an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-46733 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting display and peripheral manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows), versions prior to 2.3, contain an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2026-06-25
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-25 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell display and peripheral manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.0

Fixed in: 2.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy display-and-peripheral-manager || rpm -q display-and-peripheral-manager || display-and-peripheral-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade display-and-peripheral-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade display-and-peripheral-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-46733?

display and peripheral manager: upgrade to 2.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-46733 being exploited?

CVE-2026-46733 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-46733 affect?

CVE-2026-46733 affects display and peripheral manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows), versions prior to 2.3, contain an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution

How urgent is CVE-2026-46733?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Dell vulnerabilities

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