OS command injection in Dell Container Storage Modules
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- High
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-78.
Summary
Dell Dell Container Storage Modules, version(s) csi-powerstore v2.16.0, csi-unity v2.16.0, csi-powerflex v2.16.0, csi-powermax v2.16.0, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
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 | Container Storage Modules | before 2.15.2 or later; before 2.17.0 or later | 2.15.2 or later, 2.17.0 or later | Patch available | CNA |
- Container Storage Modules VendorDell Affected before 2.15.2 or later; before 2.17.0 or later Fixed in 2.15.2 or later, 2.17.0 or later Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Container Storage Modules (Dell) Fixed in 2.15.2 or later, 2.17.0 or later
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-40711
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-6p63-373v-wp23
References
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Sources
- CVE-2026-40711 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-40711 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6p63-373v-wp23 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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