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CVE-2026-40711

HIGH 8

Published 2026-06-26 · Last modified 2026-06-26

Dell Dell Container Storage Modules, version(s) csi-powerstore v2.16.0, csi-unity v2.16.0, csi-powerflex v2.16.0, csi-powermax v2.16.0, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 8), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

1.0%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 58th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

8CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ⚠Privileges: Requires an admin / high-privilege account
  • ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
  • ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Affected

Vendors Dell

Products Container Storage Modules

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-78: : Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 8 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • HIGH 8 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Advisories

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS