CVE-2026-22273
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Use of Default Credentials in Dell ECS/ObjectScale Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-01-23

Last updated on: 2026-02-18

Assigner: Dell

Description
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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Published
2026-01-23
Last Modified
2026-02-18
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-23
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-22273
EUVD
EUVD-2026-4416
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell elastic_cloud_storage From 3.8.1.0 (inc) to 4.2.0.0 (exc)
dell objectscale to 4.2.0.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-1392 The product uses default credentials (such as passwords or cryptographic keys) for potentially critical functionality.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Use of Default Credentials issue in Dell ECS versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7 and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.2.0.0. It allows a low privileged attacker with remote access to exploit the system by using default credentials, potentially leading to an elevation of privileges.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain elevated privileges on the affected system, which may allow them to access, modify, or delete sensitive data, disrupt services, or perform unauthorized actions, leading to significant security risks.

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