CVE-2026-58564: Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-58564?

command update: upgrade to 5.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-58564 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58564 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-2026-58564 affect?

CVE-2026-58564 affects command update. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-58564 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting command update. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

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 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2026-08-19
Last modified	2026-08-21

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-08-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-19 15:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-21 13:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell command update UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.7.1

Fixed in: 5.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy command-update || rpm -q command-update || command-update --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade command-update

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade command-update

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-2026-58564?

command update: upgrade to 5.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-58564 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58564 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-2026-58564 affect?

CVE-2026-58564 affects command update. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

How urgent is CVE-2026-58564?

Priority 28/100. High severity

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