CVE-2026-40711

HIGH 8

Published 2026-06-26 · Last modified 2026-06-26

Dell Dell Container Storage Modules, version(s) csi-powerstore v2.16.0, csi-unity v2.16.0, csi-powerflex v2.16.0, csi-powermax v2.16.0, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 8), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

1.0%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 57th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

8CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
⚠Privileges: Requires an admin / high-privilege account
✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Affected

Vendors Dell

Products Container Storage Modules

Weakness (CWE)

CWE-78: OS command injection

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Advisories

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-za/000478300/dsa-2026-259-security-update-for-dell-container-storage-modules-multiple-vulnerabilities?msockid=2e06327ba9266050201f2467a8f461dd vendor-advisory

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS