How severe is CVE-2026-79682?

CVE-2026-79682 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-79682 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-79682?

CVE-2026-79682 primarily affects Dell Powerstoreos. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-79682?

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.

When was CVE-2026-79682 published?

CVE-2026-79682 was published on 2026-09-01 and last updated on 2026-10-02.

CVE-2026-79682

CVE-2026-79682 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerstoreos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Dell Powerstoreos
Published: 2026-09-01
Last modified: 2026-10-02

Description

Dell PowerStore contains a Command Injection vulnerability. An authenticated user with limited privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-79682?: Dell PowerStore contains a Command Injection vulnerability. An authenticated user with limited privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-79682?: CVE-2026-79682 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-79682 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-79682?: CVE-2026-79682 primarily affects Dell Powerstoreos. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-79682?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-79682 published?: CVE-2026-79682 was published on 2026-09-01 and last updated on 2026-10-02.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000497829/dsa-2026-330-dell-powerstore-t-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerstoreos:4.1.0.0:build_2435323:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerstoreos:4.1.0.1:build_2529516:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerstoreos:4.1.0.2:build_2567482:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerstoreos:4.1.0.3:build_2596462:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerstoreos:4.1.0.4:build_2633110:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerstoreos:4.1.0.5:build_2691357:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerstoreos:4.3.0.0:build_2611831:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerstoreos:4.3.1.0:build_2662695:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerstoreos:4.3.1.1:build_2726662:*:*:*:*:*:*

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