CVE-2026-56688

Dell PowerFlex Manager, Version prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability during OS Repository processing to achieve arbitrary command execution as root, potentially leading to full appliance compromise and lateral movement into managed infrastructure.

CVSS v3 9.1 CRITICAL

9.1^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.3 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000477538/dsa-2026-066-security-update-for-powerflex-software-multiple-vulnerabilities	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerflex_manager::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerflex_manager::::::::

History

16 Jul 2026, 16:46

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerflex_manager::::::::
References	~~() https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000477538/dsa-2026-066-security-update-for-powerflex-software-multiple-vulnerabilities -~~	() https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000477538/dsa-2026-066-security-update-for-powerflex-software-multiple-vulnerabilities - Vendor Advisory
First Time		Dell powerflex Manager Dell

10 Jul 2026, 12:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-07-10 12:17

Updated : 2026-07-16 16:46

NVD link : CVE-2026-56688

Mitre link : CVE-2026-56688

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-56688

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Products Affected

dell

powerflex_manager

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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