CVE-2026-61421: CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Dell Container Storage Modules
Description
Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the CSM Authorization. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Dell
Container Storage Modules
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-61421 is a vulnerability in Dell Container Storage Modules before version 1.18.0 where hard-coded credentials are used in the CSM Authorization mechanism. This security weakness enables an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to exploit the system and gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its critical severity and potential for complete system compromise.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can remotely access the affected Dell Container Storage Modules can exploit the hard-coded credentials to elevate their privileges without authentication. This can lead to full compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Dell's advisories for updates and apply any available fixes promptly once released. Until then, restrict remote access to the affected modules to trusted networks and users to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-09T11:05:01.707Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac50de12cdf04f656bca32b
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 15:04:01 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 15:18:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 18:57:28 UTC
Views: 14
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