CVE-2026-32804: CWE-287: Improper Authentication in Dell PowerFlex
Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-32804 describes an improper authentication vulnerability in Dell PowerFlex Manager before version 5.1.0.1. This flaw enables an unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network to potentially bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access to the system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-287. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting a high impact on integrity and availability with no required privileges or user interaction. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with adjacent network access can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access, potentially compromising system integrity and availability. Confidentiality impact is not indicated. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict adjacent network access to the affected PowerFlex Manager instances and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
CVE-2026-32804: CWE-287: Improper Authentication in Dell PowerFlex
Description
Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-32804 describes an improper authentication vulnerability in Dell PowerFlex Manager before version 5.1.0.1. This flaw enables an unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network to potentially bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access to the system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-287. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting a high impact on integrity and availability with no required privileges or user interaction. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with adjacent network access can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access, potentially compromising system integrity and availability. Confidentiality impact is not indicated. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict adjacent network access to the affected PowerFlex Manager instances and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-16T17:04:36.795Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a32b81b9f87a2db090fc488
Added to database: 06/17/2026, 15:07:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 22:43:07 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 19:17:59 UTC
Views: 65
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