CVE-2026-56688
CriticalCVSS 9.1Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk67th percentile - higher than 67% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in Dell PowerFlex Manager prior to version 5.1.0.1 allows OS command injection. A high-privileged attacker with remote access can exploit this during OS Repository processing to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Risk Assessment
Successful exploitation could lead to full appliance compromise and lateral movement into managed infrastructure, posing a significant security risk to the organization.
Recommendation
Immediately update Dell PowerFlex Manager to version 5.1.0.1 or later, and restrict remote access for privileged users.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.