CVE-2026-79683
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-79683 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerStore contains a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An authenticated user with limited privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to write attacker-controlled content to arbitrary filesystem paths..
Description
Dell PowerStore contains a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An authenticated user with limited privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to write attacker-controlled content to arbitrary filesystem paths.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | PowerStore 500T | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 1000T | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or late |
| Dell | PowerStore 1200T | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 3000T | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 3200Q | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 3200T | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 5000T | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 5200Q | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 5200T | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 7000T | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 9000T | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 9200T | < 4.1.0.6-2771237 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 500T | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 1000T | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 1200T | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 3000T | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 3200Q | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 3200T | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 5000T | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 5200Q | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 5200T | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 7000T | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 9000T | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
| Dell | PowerStore 9200T | < 4.3.1.2-2771239 or later |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-79683?
Dell PowerStore contains a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An authenticated user with limited privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to write attacker-controlled content to arbitrary filesystem paths.
How severe is CVE-2026-79683?
CVE-2026-79683 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-79683?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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