CVE-2026-101217

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Path Traversal in Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp

Publication date: 2026-10-14

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp, version(s) 9.2.4.x, contain(s) an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

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Published

2026-10-14

Last Modified

2026-10-15

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-101217

EUVD

EUVD-2026-101028

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Dell	Unisphere	for PowerMax vApp 0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This is a Path Traversal vulnerability in Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp version 9.2.4.x. It allows a low-privileged remote attacker to access restricted directories and potentially disclose sensitive information.

Detection Guidance

Detection of CVE-2026-101217 requires checking for path traversal attempts in Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp logs or network traffic. Monitor for unusual file access patterns or requests containing sequences like '../' or encoded equivalents. Review server logs for HTTP requests targeting sensitive directories. Ensure Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp is updated to version 9.2.4.x or later to mitigate this issue.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive files on the system, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. This may include configuration files, logs, or other confidential data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Organizations may face compliance violations and legal consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp to the latest version that addresses the Path Traversal vulnerability. Restrict remote access to only trusted sources and implement network segmentation to limit exposure.

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