CVE-2026-41116: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-768m-67qh-jmhr
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CVSS 6.3
CWE-1386
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-41116 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-1386: Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product opens a file or directory, but it does not properly prevent the name from being associated with a junction or mount point to a destination that is outside of the intended control sphere.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-41116 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-41116
GHSA Identifier GHSA-768m-67qh-jmhr
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-1386: Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-41116

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-41116, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1386: Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point, where the product opens a file or directory, but it does not properly prevent the name from being associated with a junction or mount point to a destination that is outside of the intended control sphere. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 13.8.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Arbitrary File Write.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-41116 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41116
www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us... WEB
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000463760/dsa-2026-215

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41116?
CVE-2026-41116 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-1386: Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-41116?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-41116?
CVE-2026-41116 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-41116?
CVE-2026-41116 is classified under CWE-1386: Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point (The product opens a file or directory, but it does not properly prevent the name from being associated with a junction or mount point to a destination that is outside of the intended control sphere.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-41116?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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