Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessObtain low-privileged PowerStore credentials
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DeliveryAuthenticate to management API over network
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ExploitCraft request with malicious filesystem path
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ExecutionBypass path validation protection mechanism
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PersistWrite attacker-controlled content to arbitrary path
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ImpactEscalate privileges or establish persistence
Vulnerability Assessment
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OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Protection mechanism completeness
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| Exploitation Conditions | Exploitation requires network access to the Dell PowerStore management interface and valid credentials for any authenticated account with limited (low) privileges - there is no requirement for administrative rights. The CVSS vector PR:L confirms that standard, non-privileged authenticated users are sufficient. No special non-default configuration is required based on the description; the flaw is present in the platform's path handling logic regardless of deployment configuration. Exploitation is limited by the authentication prerequisite - unauthenticated external attackers cannot directly exploit this vulnerability without first obtaining credentials. This makes credential hygiene and MFA enforcement meaningful compensating controls prior to patching. |
| Impact | The CVSS score of 8.8 (High) is well-supported by the vector metrics: the vulnerability is network-reachable, requires no user interaction, demands only low privileges (a standard authenticated storage user), and carries high Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability impact. No EPSS data is provided in the input, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified independently; however, arbitrary file write vulnerabilities with these characteristics historically attract rapid exploit development. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV and no POC has been identified at time of analysis, which somewhat reduces immediate urgency. That said, the low complexity and minimal privilege bar mean that any authenticated user - including service accounts, backup operators, or compromised credentials obtained through phishing - could exploit this. Real-world risk is high for organizations where PowerStore is internet-exposed or where insider threat is a concern. The tag 'Information Disclosure' in the input metadata is a mislabel - this is an arbitrary write primitive, not a read/disclosure flaw. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker who has obtained low-privileged credentials to a Dell PowerStore system - for example, via phishing a backup operator account or reusing leaked credentials - authenticates to the storage management API over the network and sends a crafted request with a manipulated filesystem path. By bypassing the platform's path validation controls, the attacker writes a malicious payload (such as a cron job, SSH authorized key, or configuration override) to a sensitive directory, achieving persistent access or privilege escalation on the appliance. No public POC has been identified at time of analysis. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Sep 01, 2026
Arbitrary file write in Dell PowerStore allows authenticated low-privileged users to write attacker-controlled content to arbitrary filesystem paths via a Protection Mechanism Failure (CWE-693). Exploitation requires only network access and limited credentials, making this a credible lateral movement or privilege escalation vector within storage environments. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, but the low complexity and low privilege bar make this a realistic threat against enterprise storage infrastructure.
RemediationAI
Apply the vendor-released security update referenced in Dell DSA-2026-330 at https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000497829/dsa-2026-330-dell-powerstore-t-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities. The exact patched firmware or software version is not specified in the provided input data and must be confirmed from the advisory itself. Until patching is complete, implement network-level controls to restrict access to PowerStore management interfaces to trusted administrator workstations and management VLANs only - this raises the effective attack complexity by preventing arbitrary authenticated users from reaching the vulnerable endpoint over the network. Additionally, audit and restrict low-privileged accounts that have API or management console access, applying least-privilege principles to reduce the pool of accounts that could be weaponized. Note that network segmentation alone does not eliminate the vulnerability if insider threat is a concern; patching remains the only definitive fix.
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Dell PowerStore is an enterprise all-flash storage platform. CWE-693 (Protection Mechanism Failure) indicates that the product fails to properly enforce its own protection mechanisms - in this case, filesystem path validation or access control checks that are intended to confine writes to permitted directories. The flaw allows a user operating within normal privilege boundaries to bypass those boundaries and direct write operations to arbitrary filesystem paths. This class of vulnerability is commonly rooted in insufficient input sanitization on path components (e.g., directory traversal via '../' sequences) or broken authorization checks on storage management APIs. The CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H confirms network delivery, low complexity, and low-privilege requirement, with full CIA impact - consistent with a path-manipulation primitive that can be chained into code execution or system disruption.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-reachable management API, low complexity; PR:L confirmed by 'limited privileges' prerequisite; arbitrary write enables code execution chain justifying C:H and full I/A impact.
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CVSS VectorVendor: emc
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Dell PowerStore contains a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An authenticated user with limited privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to write attacker-controlled content to arbitrary filesystem paths.
Executive ViewAI
Dell PowerStore storage systems are vulnerable to arbitrary file write attacks by authenticated low-privileged users, creating a significant lateral movement and privilege escalation risk for enterprise storage environments. Without a vendor patch currently available, this vulnerability poses an immediate threat to data integrity and service availability for affected organizations. Leadership should treat this as an urgent security matter requiring prompt mitigation and close monitoring for patch availability.
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: Restrict network-level access to PowerStore management interfaces; enforce strong authentication and principle of least privilege for user accounts; implement comprehensive audit logging and monitoring of storage system file access patterns; segment storage networks to limit lateral movement potential; establish secure change management procedures for any firmware updates when available.
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