CVE-2026-63688
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Dell CSM Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM), versions prior to v1.18.0, contains a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in the csm-authorization-storage gRPC server. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to storage backend administrator credentials for all registered storage arrays.

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-06
AI Q&A
2026-10-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-63688
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93428

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Dell Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) 0

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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 Container Storage Modules (CSM) before version 1.18.0 has a vulnerability where the csm-authorization-storage gRPC server lacks authentication. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to access storage backend administrator credentials for all registered storage arrays.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive storage backend credentials, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized data manipulation, or disruption of storage services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements for data protection and security such as GDPR and HIPAA, potentially resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) to version v1.18.0 or later to address the Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in the csm-authorization-storage gRPC server.

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