CVE-2026-67269
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Improper Privilege Management in Dell CSM Operator

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-67269, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) Operator, versions prior to 1.18.0 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in the ContainerStorageModule Custom Resource reconciler. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to escalation of privileges and gaining root-level access on cluster nodes.

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-06
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2026-10-06
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Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) Operator before version 1.18.0 has an Improper Privilege Management flaw in its ContainerStorageModule Custom Resource reconciler. This allows a low-privileged remote attacker to escalate privileges and gain root access on cluster nodes.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to take control of affected systems, install malware, steal data, or disrupt operations. Systems running vulnerable CSM Operator versions are at risk of full compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or loss of sensitive information, violating GDPR, HIPAA, and other compliance requirements. Organizations must patch to avoid penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) Operator to version 1.18.0 or later to address the improper privilege management vulnerability.

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