How severe is CVE-2022-26869?

CVE-2022-26869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26869 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26869?

CVE-2022-26869 affects Dell Powerstoreos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26869?

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

When was CVE-2022-26869 published?

CVE-2022-26869 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26869

CVE-2022-26869 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerstoreos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Dell Powerstoreos
Published: 2022-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerStore versions 2.0.0.x, 2.0.1.x and 2.1.0.x contains an open port vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure and arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26869?: Dell PowerStore versions 2.0.0.x, 2.0.1.x and 2.1.0.x contains an open port vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure and arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-26869?: CVE-2022-26869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26869 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26869?: CVE-2022-26869 affects Dell Powerstoreos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26869?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-26869 published?: CVE-2022-26869 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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