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Objectscale CVE-2025-26476

HIGH
Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key (CWE-321)
2025-08-04 security_alert@emc.com
8.4
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A04:2025 - Cryptographic Failures
ASVS 5.0
V11 - Cryptography Key management, no hard-coded keys
Impact

CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.04%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

Dell ECS versions prior to 3.8.1.5/ ObjectScale version 4.0.0.0, contain a Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-321. Dell ECS versions prior to 3.8.1.5/ ObjectScale version 4.0.0.0, contain a Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access. Affected products include: Dell Elastic Cloud Storage, Dell Objectscale. Version information: prior to 3.8.1.5.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.4 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Dell ECS versions prior to 3.8.1.5/ ObjectScale version 4.0.0.0, contain a Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

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Why It Matters

CVE-2025-26476 presents notable security risk, a hard-coded crypto key vulnerability rated CVSS 8.4. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 87% exploitable

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +42
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:dell:elastic_cloud_storage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:objectscale:4.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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9.8 Sep 16

Unauthenticated remote code execution in Dell ObjectScale affects all versions prior to 4.4.0.0, where deserialization o

CVE-2025-43936 CRITICAL
9.1 Sep 16

Improper authentication handling in Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.4.0.0 allows unauthenticated remote attackers t

CVE-2026-22273 HIGH
8.8 Jan 23

Privilege escalation in Dell ECS 3.8.1.0-3.8.1.7 and ObjectScale prior to 4.2.0.0 stems from hardcoded default credentia

CVE-2026-59910 HIGH
7.8 Aug 17

OS Command Injection in Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.3.0.1 enables a low-privileged local attacker to inject arb

CVE-2026-56686 HIGH
7.8 Aug 17

OS command injection in Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.3.0.1 allows a local low-privileged attacker to escalate pr

CVE-2026-22271 HIGH
7.5 Jan 23

Elastic Cloud Storage versions up to 3.8.1.7 is affected by cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVSS 7.5).

CVE-2026-56685 HIGH
7.3 Aug 17

OS command injection in Dell ObjectScale (versions prior to 4.3.0.1) enables a low-privileged local attacker to execute

CVE-2026-56090 HIGH
7.3 Aug 17

Privilege escalation in Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.3.0.1 is enabled by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CW

CVE-2026-59909 HIGH
7.1 Aug 17

Path traversal in Dell ObjectScale (versions prior to 4.3.0.1) enables a local low-privileged attacker to write to or co

CVE-2026-26947 MEDIUM
6.7 Sep 16

Local privilege escalation in Dell ECS 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7 and Dell ObjectScale prior to 4.4.0.0 allows an attacker

CVE-2026-22274 MEDIUM
6.5 Jan 23

Elastic Cloud Storage versions up to 3.8.1.7 is affected by cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVSS 6.5).

CVE-2025-43992 MEDIUM
5.6 May 11

Authentication bypass in Dell ECS Geo replication (versions 3.8.1.0-3.8.1.7) and Dell ObjectScale (prior to 4.3.0.0) all

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