CVE-2026-63688: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Dell Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM)
Description
Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM), versions prior to v1.18.0, contains a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in the csm-authorization-storage gRPC server. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to storage backend administrator credentials for all registered storage arrays.
CVSS v3.1
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Dell
Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM)
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-63688 is a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability (CWE-306) in Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) prior to version 1.18.0. The vulnerability exists in the csm-authorization-storage gRPC server, where critical functions lack proper authentication controls. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to potentially access storage backend administrator credentials for all registered storage arrays, posing a severe risk to system security and data integrity.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to sensitive administrator credentials for storage backends, potentially leading to full compromise of storage arrays. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the storage systems, as reflected by the CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (critical).
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 closely and implement compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions to the csm-authorization-storage gRPC server until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T17:05:09.169Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac50a642cdf04f656bb1c29
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 14:49:08 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 15:03:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 18:57:28 UTC
Views: 10
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