Unisphere For Powermax
CVE-2026-26359
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate as low-privileged user
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DeliverySend crafted remote request
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ExploitManipulate file path parameter
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ExecutionOverwrite arbitrary system files
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ImpactAchieve code execution or data corruption
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File name/path control
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| Exploitation Conditions | Dell Unisphere for PowerMax version 10.2 with low-privileged user account credentials required. Attacker must authenticate to the remote management interface before exploiting the path traversal vulnerability in file handling operations. |
| 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, the ability to overwrite arbitrary files. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Dell Unisphere for PowerMax 10.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on the system. This HIGH severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) requires only low privileges and network access to exploit, potentially enabling complete system compromise. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Dell Unisphere for PowerMax, version(s) 10.2, contain(s) an External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to overwrite arbitrary files. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]
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Affects Unisphere For Powermax. Dell Unisphere for PowerMax, version(s) 10.2, contain(s) an External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to overwrite arbitrary files.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Dell Unisphere for PowerMax, version(s) 10.2, contain(s) an External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to overwrite arbitrary files.
Executive ViewAI
Dell Unisphere for PowerMax 10.2 contains a critical vulnerability allowing remote attackers with basic credentials to overwrite arbitrary files on affected storage systems. Organizations using this version face potential data corruption, system compromise, and operational disruption until mitigation is implemented.
Implement network segmentation restricting Unisphere administrative access to secured management networks only; enforce strict role-based access control limiting remote access to low-privileged accounts; deploy intrusion detection/prevention system rules to monitor for suspicious file write operations targeting Unisphere; implement file integrity monitoring on Unisphere configuration and system directories; maintain offline backups of critical storage configurations; monitor Dell support channels for patch availability and consider emergency upgrade planning.
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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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