CVE-2025-46691CWE-284

Dell PremierColor Panel Driver, versions prior to 1.0.0.1 A01, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability

High · published January 28, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
1.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A low-privileged user can elevate their access almost effortlessly! This improper access control flaw in the Dell PremierColor Panel Driver makes it surprisingly easy for attackers with local access to gain higher privileges. 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky employee who finds a way to access the manager's office just by knowing the right angles to take in the building—no special key required. This vulnerability allows them to unlock sensitive areas without proper authorization, compromising the whole system's integrity. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain escalated privileges, granting them the ability to modify system settings, access sensitive data, or even install malicious software. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your system's security and data integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky employee who finds a way to access the manager's office just by knowing the right angles to take in the building—no special key required. This vulnerability allows them to unlock sensitive areas without proper authorization, compromising the whole system's integrity. The Dell PremierColor Panel Driver suffers from an improper access control issue, meaning it fails to adequately restrict access to sensitive operations, allowing users with lower privileges to manipulate system settings as if they were an administrator.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain escalated privileges, granting them the ability to modify system settings, access sensitive data, or even install malicious software. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your system's security and data integrity! To mitigate this risk, update the Dell PremierColor Panel Driver to version 1.0.0.1 A01 or later. Regularly audit user access levels and ensure that local access is limited to trusted personnel only. Don't forget to keep your systems patched and monitored! You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your systems tighter than a drum. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00108 · 1.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2026-01-28T19:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JAN 19:31Z
    Dell PremierColor Panel Driver, versions prior to 1.0.0.1 A01, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability
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