Objectscale
CVE-2026-22273
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate with default OS credentials
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ExploitAccess Dell ECS management interface
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ExecutionEscalate privileges to administrative level
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ImpactExecute unauthorized commands
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Default credential prevention
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| Exploitation Conditions | Dell ECS versions 3.8.1.0–3.8.1.7 or ObjectScale prior to 4.2.0.0 with unchanged default OS credentials; low-privileged user account required for remote access; default credentials must remain active in deployment. |
| Impact | CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could exploit this flaw, Elevation of privileges. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
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 credentials in the operating system that a remote authenticated attacker can leverage to gain elevated privileges. An attacker with low-level access can exploit this vulnerability to achieve full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No patch is currently available for affected versions.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Dell ECS, versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7, and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.2.0.0, contains an Use of Default Credentials vulnerability in the OS. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Affects Elastic Cloud Storage. Dell ECS, versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7, and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.2.0.0, contains an Use of Default Credentials vulnerability in the OS. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Dell ECS, versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7, and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.2.0.0, contains an Use of Default Credentials vulnerability in the OS. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Executive ViewAI
Dell ECS and ObjectScale systems in your environment are vulnerable to privilege escalation attacks via default credentials, affecting versions 3.8.1.0-3.8.1.7 and ObjectScale pre-4.2.0.0. An attacker with remote network access could gain administrative control of these critical storage infrastructure systems, potentially compromising sensitive data and business operations.
Implement network segmentation to restrict remote access to affected systems; disable default accounts or enforce account lockout; deploy network-based intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to monitor for exploitation attempts; implement VPN or bastion host requirements for any management access; enforce multi-factor authentication on administrative interfaces where supported; monitor authentication logs for suspicious default credential usage.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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EPSS
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
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