How severe is CVE-2026-40638?

CVE-2026-40638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-40638 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-2026-40638?

CVE-2026-40638 affects Dell Insightiq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40638?

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

Does CVE-2026-40638 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-40638 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29472.

When was CVE-2026-40638 published?

CVE-2026-40638 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-40638

CVE-2026-40638 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Insightiq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-29472
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Dell Insightiq
Published: 2026-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerScale InsightIQ, versions 5.0.0 through 6.2.0, contains an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40638?: Dell PowerScale InsightIQ, versions 5.0.0 through 6.2.0, contains an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-40638?: CVE-2026-40638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-40638 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-2026-40638?: CVE-2026-40638 affects Dell Insightiq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40638?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-40638 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-40638 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29472.
When was CVE-2026-40638 published?: CVE-2026-40638 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000463695/dsa-2026-208-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-insightiq-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:insightiq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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