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CVE-2026-22273: Dell ObjectScale · Use of Default Credentials

Affects Dell ObjectScaleSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 4.2.0.0 soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 4.2.0.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 23 Jan 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Dell ObjectScale to 4.2.0.0.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
DellObjectScaleAffected
  • ≥ N/A, < 4.2.0.0
Fixed in
  • 4.2.0.0

AI-suggested

Organizations should immediately audit their Dell ObjectScale and ECS deployments to identify any use of default credentials and change them to strong, unique passwords. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to restrict remote access to management interfaces to trusted IP addresses only. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) where supported to add an additional layer of security. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual authentication attempts or privilege escalation activities. Stay in close contact with Dell for official patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect exploitation attempts. Regularly review and update security policies related to credential management and remote access to minimize exposure. Finally, conduct security awareness training to ensure administrators understand the risks of default credentials and the importance of secure configuration.

Description

Dell ECS, versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7, and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.2.0.0, contains an Use of Default Credentials vulnerability in the OS. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

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