How severe is CVE-2026-22271?

CVE-2026-22271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-22271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-22271?

CVE-2026-22271 primarily affects Dell Elastic Cloud Storage. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22271?

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.

Does CVE-2026-22271 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22271 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4422.

When was CVE-2026-22271 published?

CVE-2026-22271 was published on 2026-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22271

CVE-2026-22271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Elastic Cloud Storage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-4422
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Dell Elastic Cloud Storage
Published: 2026-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell ECS, versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7, and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.2.0.0, contains a Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22271?: Dell ECS, versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7, and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.2.0.0, contains a Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.
How severe is CVE-2026-22271?: CVE-2026-22271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-22271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22271?: CVE-2026-22271 primarily affects Dell Elastic Cloud Storage. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22271?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-22271 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22271 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4422.
When was CVE-2026-22271 published?: CVE-2026-22271 was published on 2026-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000415880/dsa-2026-047-security-update-for-dell-ecs-and-objectscale-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:elastic_cloud_storage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:objectscale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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