CVE-2026-56685: 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(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Dell ObjectScale (CVE-2026-56685) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, allowing an attacker with local, low privilege access to potentially execute arbitrary OS commands and escalate privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions are all versions prior to 4.3.0.1, although this version is not explicitly stated in the input, it is implied by the title. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently referenced.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges on the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running Dell ObjectScale prior to version 4.3.0.1.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is currently available. Until a patch is released, limit local access to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-56685: 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(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Dell ObjectScale (CVE-2026-56685) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, allowing an attacker with local, low privilege access to potentially execute arbitrary OS commands and escalate privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions are all versions prior to 4.3.0.1, although this version is not explicitly stated in the input, it is implied by the title. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently referenced.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges on the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running Dell ObjectScale prior to version 4.3.0.1.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is currently available. Until a patch is released, limit local access to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-h2v5-fw2x-c3hw
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-56685"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a833342bf8831d5392a3a9b
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 16:13:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 16:26:07 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 22:39:38 UTC
Views: 5
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