How severe is CVE-2022-26852?

CVE-2022-26852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26852?

CVE-2022-26852 affects Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26852?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-26852 published?

CVE-2022-26852 was published on 2022-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26852

CVE-2022-26852 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-335.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-335
Affected product: Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs
Published: 2022-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.x-9.3.x, contain a predictable seed in pseudo-random number generator. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to an account compromise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26852?: Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.x-9.3.x, contain a predictable seed in pseudo-random number generator. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to an account compromise.
How severe is CVE-2022-26852?: CVE-2022-26852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26852?: CVE-2022-26852 affects Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-26852 published?: CVE-2022-26852 was published on 2022-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000197991/dell-emc-powerscale-onefs-security-update-for-multiple-component-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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