How severe is CVE-2026-28265?

CVE-2026-28265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-28265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-28265?

CVE-2026-28265 affects Dell Powerstoreos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28265?

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

Does CVE-2026-28265 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-28265 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17824.

When was CVE-2026-28265 published?

CVE-2026-28265 was published on 2026-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-28265

CVE-2026-28265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerstoreos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-17824
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dell Powerstoreos
Published: 2026-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PowerStore, contains a Path Traversal vulnerability in the Service user. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to modification of arbitrary system files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28265?: PowerStore, contains a Path Traversal vulnerability in the Service user. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to modification of arbitrary system files.
How severe is CVE-2026-28265?: CVE-2026-28265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-28265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28265?: CVE-2026-28265 affects Dell Powerstoreos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28265?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-28265 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-28265 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-17824.
When was CVE-2026-28265 published?: CVE-2026-28265 was published on 2026-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000444169/dsa-2026-157-dell-powerstore-t-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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