CVE-2026-22274: Dell ObjectScale · Cleartext Transmission
Affects Dell ObjectScaleSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium : upgrade to 4.2.0.0 when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% 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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade Dell ObjectScale to 4.2.0.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DellObjectScale | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Organizations should prioritize upgrading Dell ObjectScale to version 4.2.0.0 or later and Dell ECS to versions beyond 3.8.1.7 where the vulnerability is resolved. If you cannot patch yet, network administrators should enforce encryption for syslog traffic by configuring secure transport protocols such as TLS or VPN tunnels to protect log data in transit. Network segmentation should be implemented to isolate management and logging traffic from general network access, reducing exposure to unauthorized interception. Monitoring for anomalous network activity around syslog ports can help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should review and harden access controls to limit remote access to syslog endpoints. Regular audits of logging infrastructure and incident response plans should incorporate scenarios involving log tampering or interception. Vendor advisories and updates should be closely followed to apply any further security enhancements.
Description
Dell ECS, versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7, and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.2.0.0, contains a Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in the Fabric Syslog. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to intercept and modify information in transit.