CVE-2026-79687
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Dell PowerStore SDNAS

Publication date: 2026-09-01

Last updated on: 2026-09-01

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerStore SDNAS contains a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access.

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Published
2026-09-01
Last Modified
2026-09-01
Generated
2026-09-01
AI Q&A
2026-09-01
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-79687
EUVD
EUVD-2026-69303

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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 SDNAS has a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability. This means an attacker without credentials can remotely access the system and gain filesystem access by exploiting this flaw.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could read, modify, or delete sensitive files on the affected system. This may lead to data theft, corruption, or unauthorized system changes, potentially disrupting operations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate compliance requirements by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. GDPR and HIPAA mandate strict access controls; such a flaw may lead to non-compliance, legal penalties, or data breach notifications.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply vendor patches or updates from Dell for PowerStore SDNAS. Restrict remote access to the system and ensure strong authentication mechanisms are in place. Monitor network traffic for unusual filesystem access attempts.

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