How severe is CVE-2026-49502?

CVE-2026-49502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-49502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-49502?

CVE-2026-49502 affects Dell Powerflex Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49502?

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-2026-49502 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-49502 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37729.

When was CVE-2026-49502 published?

CVE-2026-49502 was published on 2026-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-25.

CVE-2026-49502

CVE-2026-49502 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerflex Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37729
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dell Powerflex Manager
Published: 2026-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-25

Description

Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure, Information tampering, and Unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49502?: Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure, Information tampering, and Unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2026-49502?: CVE-2026-49502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-49502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-49502?: CVE-2026-49502 affects Dell Powerflex Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-49502?: 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-2026-49502 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-49502 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37729.
When was CVE-2026-49502 published?: CVE-2026-49502 was published on 2026-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-25.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000477538/dsa-2026-066-security-update-for-powerflex-software-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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