How severe is CVE-2022-26868?

CVE-2022-26868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26868?

CVE-2022-26868 affects Dell Powerstoreos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26868?

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

When was CVE-2022-26868 published?

CVE-2022-26868 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26868

CVE-2022-26868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerstoreos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Powerstoreos
Published: 2022-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC PowerStore versions 2.0.0.x, 2.0.1.x, and 2.1.0.x are vulnerable to a command injection flaw. An authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the application's underlying OS, with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to a system takeover by an attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26868?: Dell EMC PowerStore versions 2.0.0.x, 2.0.1.x, and 2.1.0.x are vulnerable to a command injection flaw. An authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the application's underlying OS, with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to a system takeover by an attacker.
How severe is CVE-2022-26868?: CVE-2022-26868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26868?: CVE-2022-26868 affects Dell Powerstoreos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-26868 published?: CVE-2022-26868 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000196367

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerstoreos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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