CVE-2026-56686: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell ObjectScale
Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.3.0.1 contain an OS Command Injection vulnerability (CWE-78) that allows a low privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to elevation of privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-56686 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in Dell ObjectScale affecting versions prior to 4.3.0.1. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, allowing a low privileged attacker with local access to execute arbitrary commands on the system. Successful exploitation can lead to elevation of privileges, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
A low privileged attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands, resulting in elevation of privileges. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution.
CVE-2026-56686: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell ObjectScale
Description
Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.3.0.1 contain an OS Command Injection vulnerability (CWE-78) that allows a low privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to elevation of privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-56686 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in Dell ObjectScale affecting versions prior to 4.3.0.1. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, allowing a low privileged attacker with local access to execute arbitrary commands on the system. Successful exploitation can lead to elevation of privileges, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
A low privileged attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands, resulting in elevation of privileges. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-22T17:04:26.238Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a833352bf8831d5392a4aac
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 16:14:10 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 16:25:57 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 22:39:27 UTC
Views: 5
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