SQL injection in Dell PowerFlex Manager
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- SQL injection
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-89.
Summary
Dell PowerFlex Manager, Version prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.
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 Manager | 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 Manager 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 Manager (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.
- Release ·
Dell PowerFlex Manager 4.5.5.2 or later, 5.1.0.1 or later
3 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-40869 OS command injection in Dell PowerFlex ManagerPriority MEDIUM 45
- TI-2026-40871 SQL injection in Dell PowerFlex ManagerPriority LOW 37
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-56689
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-w262-hpqj-c8r8
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-2026-56689 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-56689 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-w262-hpqj-c8r8 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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