CVE-2026-56688
Received Received - Intake

OS Command Injection in Dell PowerFlex Manager

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-56688, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-10

Last updated on: 2026-07-10

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell PowerFlex Manager, Version prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability during OS Repository processing to achieve arbitrary command execution as root, potentially leading to full appliance compromise and lateral movement into managed infrastructure.

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Published
2026-07-10
Last Modified
2026-07-10
Generated
2026-07-10
AI Q&A
2026-07-10
EPSS Evaluated
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerflex_manager to 5.1.0.1 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerFlex Manager versions prior to 5.1.0.1 and is an OS Command Injection flaw. It allows a highly privileged attacker with remote access to exploit the system during OS Repository processing. By doing so, the attacker can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

This means the attacker can potentially take full control of the appliance and move laterally into the managed infrastructure.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full compromise of the affected appliance, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root.

This can result in unauthorized access, control over the system, and lateral movement into other parts of the managed infrastructure, potentially affecting the entire environment.

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