CVE-2026-40717
Low
No strong exploitation signal.
CVSS base
6.6
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS — probability of exploitation (30 days)
0.1%
1.8th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness / dates
CWE-59
Published 2026-08-03 · modified 2026-08-07
CVSS breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
| Attack Vector | L | Local |
| Attack Complexity | L | Low |
| Privileges Required | L | Low |
| User Interaction | R | Required |
| Scope | U | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | N | None |
| Integrity | H | High |
| Availability | H | High |
Timeline
- 2026-08-03 — Published (NVD)
- 2026-08-07 — Last modified (NVD)
Description
Dell Monitor driver, version 1.0.0.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.