How severe is CVE-2026-22276?

CVE-2026-22276 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-22276 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-22276?

CVE-2026-22276 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-2026-22276?

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

Does CVE-2026-22276 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22276 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4417.

When was CVE-2026-22276 published?

CVE-2026-22276 was published on 2026-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22276

CVE-2026-22276 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Elastic Cloud Storage 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-4417
Weakness: CWE-312
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 Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22276?: 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 Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2026-22276?: CVE-2026-22276 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-22276 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22276?: CVE-2026-22276 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-2026-22276?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22276 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22276 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4417.
When was CVE-2026-22276 published?: CVE-2026-22276 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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