CVE-2026-32655 — Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to
CVE-2026-32655 — Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.13.8.0, contain a Least Privilege Violation vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-272, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-32655 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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Privilege Escalation via Dell AWCC - Free Tier
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title: Privilege Escalation via Dell AWCC - Free Tier
id: scw-2026-04-27-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects potential privilege escalation attempts by a low-privileged process (like cmd.exe) attempting to execute AWCC.exe with elevated privileges, specific to CVE-2026-32655.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-27
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-32655/
tags:
- attack.privilege_escalation
- attack.t1068
logsource:
category: process_creation
detection:
selection:
Image|endswith:
- 'AWCC.exe'
ParentImage|contains:
- 'cmd.exe'
CommandLine|contains:
- '/privilege'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-32655 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-32655 |
| CWE-272 | weakness | CWE-272 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 27, 2026 at 22:16 UTC |
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