CVE-2026-28265: CWE-35: Path Traversal in Dell PowerStore
CVE-2026-28265 is a path traversal vulnerability in Dell PowerStore affecting the Service user. A low privileged attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to modify arbitrary system files. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4. 4. There is no information about available patches or vendor advisories indicating remediation status. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Dell PowerStore contains a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-35) that allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially modify arbitrary system files by exploiting the Service user. This vulnerability could lead to integrity and availability impacts but does not affect confidentiality. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.4, reflecting low attack complexity and privileges required, with no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow modification of arbitrary system files, impacting system integrity and availability. Confidentiality is not affected. The attacker must have local access and low privileges to exploit this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Dell vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file modifications by low privileged accounts.
CVE-2026-28265: CWE-35: Path Traversal in Dell PowerStore
Description
CVE-2026-28265 is a path traversal vulnerability in Dell PowerStore affecting the Service user. A low privileged attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to modify arbitrary system files. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4. 4. There is no information about available patches or vendor advisories indicating remediation status. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Technical Analysis
Dell PowerStore contains a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-35) that allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially modify arbitrary system files by exploiting the Service user. This vulnerability could lead to integrity and availability impacts but does not affect confidentiality. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.4, reflecting low attack complexity and privileges required, with no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow modification of arbitrary system files, impacting system integrity and availability. Confidentiality is not affected. The attacker must have local access and low privileges to exploit this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Dell vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file modifications by low privileged accounts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T18:04:25.462Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ccd270e6bfc5ba1daa6537
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 8:08:16 AM
Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 10:44:56 AM
Last updated: 5/14/2026, 7:19:51 PM
Views: 97
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