CVE-2026-21417
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Publication date: 2026-01-27

Last updated on: 2026-02-06

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell CloudBoost Virtual Appliance, versions prior to 19.14.0.0, contains a Plaintext Storage of Password vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
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Published
2026-01-27
Last Modified
2026-02-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-27
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-21417
EUVD
EUVD-2026-4828
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell cloudboost_virtual_appliance to 19.14.0.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-256 The product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell CloudBoost Virtual Appliance versions prior to 19.14.0.0, where passwords are stored in plaintext. A high privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this to elevate their privileges.

Impact Analysis

An attacker who exploits this vulnerability could gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing unauthorized access or control over the system, which could lead to data breaches or system compromise.

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