How severe is CVE-2022-26855?

CVE-2022-26855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26855 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26855?

CVE-2022-26855 affects Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26855?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-26855 published?

CVE-2022-26855 was published on 2022-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26855

CVE-2022-26855 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs
Published: 2022-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.x-9.3.0.x, contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26855?: Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.x-9.3.0.x, contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-26855?: CVE-2022-26855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26855 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26855?: CVE-2022-26855 affects Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26855?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-26855 published?: CVE-2022-26855 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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