CVE-2026-58574
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Dell PowerStore

Publication date: 2026-08-31

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerStore contains a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with network access to the restricted management interface could potentially exploit this vulnerability to read internal system information from the appliance filesystem. This is a Critical vulnerability as it could expose sensitive information and credentials which allow full administrative access to the array.

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Published
2026-08-31
Last Modified
2026-08-31
Generated
2026-08-31
AI Q&A
2026-08-31
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-58574
EUVD
EUVD-2026-68368

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dell powerstore *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

Dell PowerStore has a vulnerability where an attacker can access critical functions without authentication. This allows them to read sensitive system information from the appliance filesystem, including credentials that could grant full administrative access to the storage system.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, scan for open ports and services on Dell PowerStore management interfaces. Check for unauthenticated access to restricted endpoints. Use network scanners like Nmap to identify exposed management interfaces and verify if they allow unauthenticated requests.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal sensitive data, gain administrative control over the PowerStore system, and potentially disrupt storage operations. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access to stored information, and system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately restrict network access to the Dell PowerStore management interface. Ensure only trusted networks and IP addresses can connect. Update to the latest firmware version provided by Dell to patch this vulnerability. Monitor logs for suspicious activity and consider isolating the affected system until mitigation is complete.

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