Improper access control in Dell PowerFlex
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Adjacent network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-284.
Summary
Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges and Unauthorized access.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | PowerFlex | before 5.1.0.1 or later; before 4.5.5.2 or later | 5.1.0.1 or later, 4.5.5.2 or later | Patch available | CNA |
- PowerFlex VendorDell Affected before 5.1.0.1 or later; before 4.5.5.2 or later Fixed in 5.1.0.1 or later, 4.5.5.2 or later Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA PowerFlex (Dell) Fixed in 5.1.0.1 or later, 4.5.5.2 or later
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Dell PowerFlex — dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000477538/dsa-2026-066-securit…
10 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 9 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-27266 Missing authentication in Dell PowerFlexPriority MEDIUM 40
- TI-2026-36652 Improper authentication in Dell PowerFlexPriority LOW 35
- TI-2026-25274 Improper authentication in Dell PowerFlexPriority LOW 35
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-35067
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-gj8w-5c5c-88w9
References
More Dell Powerflex Manager vulnerabilities
- TI-2024-24670 Link following in Dell PowerFlex appliance CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2026-40869 OS command injection in Dell PowerFlex Manager CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2026-27266 Missing authentication in Dell PowerFlex CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-23805 Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) <=4.6.2, contain(s) an Exposure of Information Through… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2026-40871 SQL injection in Dell PowerFlex Manager CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.5
- TI-2024-24671 Insecure storage of sensitive information in Dell PowerFlex appliance CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.2
Sources
- CVE-2026-35067 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-35067 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-gj8w-5c5c-88w9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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