CVE-2026-79684
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Dell PowerStore Privilege Escalation via Access Bypass

Publication date: 2026-09-01

Last updated on: 2026-09-01

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerStore contains a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An authenticated user with limited privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass access restrictions and gain escalated privileges.

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Published
2026-09-01
Last Modified
2026-09-01
Generated
2026-09-01
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2026-09-01
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-79684
EUVD
EUVD-2026-69143

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dell powerstore *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

Dell PowerStore has a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An authenticated user with limited privileges could bypass access restrictions to gain higher-level permissions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with limited access could escalate privileges, potentially gaining control over sensitive data or system functions in Dell PowerStore environments.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially violating compliance requirements for data protection and access controls in standards like GDPR and HIPAA.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply vendor-provided patches or updates for Dell PowerStore. Review and restrict user privileges to minimize access. Monitor system logs for unusual activity and unauthorized privilege escalation attempts.

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