How severe is CVE-2026-49501?

CVE-2026-49501 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-2026-49501 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-2026-49501?

CVE-2026-49501 affects Dell Powerscale Onefs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49501?

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

When was CVE-2026-49501 published?

CVE-2026-49501 was published on 2026-07-15 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

CVE-2026-49501

CVE-2026-49501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerscale Onefs 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Dell Powerscale Onefs
Published: 2026-07-15
Last modified: 2026-07-16

Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 9.5.0.0 through 9.10.1.7, and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.13.0.2 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49501?: Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 9.5.0.0 through 9.10.1.7, and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.13.0.2 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-49501?: CVE-2026-49501 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-2026-49501 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-2026-49501?: CVE-2026-49501 affects Dell Powerscale Onefs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-49501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-49501 published?: CVE-2026-49501 was published on 2026-07-15 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000483600/dsa-2026-261-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-onefs-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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