CVE-2026-67261: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell Virtual Storage Integrator for VMware vSphere Client
Dell Virtual Storage Integrator for VMware vSphere Client versions prior to 10.11.1.0 contain a critical OS Command Injection vulnerability in the IAPI component. This flaw allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. Dell recommends upgrading to mitigate this risk. No official patch or remediation details are currently confirmed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-67261 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability (CWE-78) affecting Dell Virtual Storage Integrator for VMware vSphere Client before version 10.11.1.0. The vulnerability exists in the IAPI component and permits a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges on the underlying system. This can result in complete system takeover of the VSI deployment and its infrastructure. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands as root, leading to full system compromise of the affected VSI deployment and underlying infrastructure. This poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Dell recommends customers upgrade at the earliest opportunity once a fix is available.
CVE-2026-67261: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell Virtual Storage Integrator for VMware vSphere Client
Description
Dell Virtual Storage Integrator for VMware vSphere Client versions prior to 10.11.1.0 contain a critical OS Command Injection vulnerability in the IAPI component. This flaw allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. Dell recommends upgrading to mitigate this risk. No official patch or remediation details are currently confirmed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-67261 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability (CWE-78) affecting Dell Virtual Storage Integrator for VMware vSphere Client before version 10.11.1.0. The vulnerability exists in the IAPI component and permits a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges on the underlying system. This can result in complete system takeover of the VSI deployment and its infrastructure. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands as root, leading to full system compromise of the affected VSI deployment and underlying infrastructure. This poses a critical risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Dell recommends customers upgrade at the earliest opportunity once a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-29T11:04:32.678Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a749d44bf8831d539dba8fd
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 14:42:12 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 14:56:24 UTC
Last updated: 08/06/2026, 15:01:02 UTC
Views: 5
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