CVE-2026-82162: Dell Command | Configure (DCC), versions prior to 5.2.3.35, contain an Improper Handling of Mixed Encoding vul

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-82162?

command\|configure: upgrade to 5.2.3.35. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-82162 being exploited?

CVE-2026-82162 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-2026-82162 affect?

CVE-2026-82162 affects command\|configure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). 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 P

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-82162?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.4REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-82162 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting command\|configure. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-175
Published	2026-10-06
Last modified	2026-10-13

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-06 19:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-13 18:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell command\|configure UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.2.3.35

Fixed in: 5.2.3.35

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy commandconfigure || rpm -q commandconfigure || commandconfigure --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.3.35 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade commandconfigure

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-2026-82162?

command\|configure: upgrade to 5.2.3.35. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-82162 being exploited?

CVE-2026-82162 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-2026-82162 affect?

CVE-2026-82162 affects command\|configure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). 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 P

How urgent is CVE-2026-82162?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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