POWERSTORET OS · CVE-2026-86355 · Infrastructure
FIX → 5.1.0.0-2798105 ✓ verified
Dell PowerStore storage appliances accept file names or paths that an attacker can control. A remote, logged-in attacker can use this to gain higher privileges on the appliance.
first public Nov 13, 2026 · 2 sources
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Teams running Dell PowerStore T appliances (500T, 1000T, 1200T, 3000T, 3200Q, 3200T, 5000T, 5200Q, 5200T, 7000T, 9000T, 9200T, 1500, 5500, 9500) on PowerStoreT OS 5.1.x older than 5.1.0.0-2798105. An attacker needs a valid login on the appliance, then can escalate privileges through a controllable file name or path. Teams with no PowerStore can skip it.
Not affected if auth-required, no-powerstore-deployed
Who cares dell-powerstore, on-prem, powerstore, storage
5.1.0.0-2798105 on the 5.1.x train are affected per DellDell PowerStore contains an External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability, potentially leading to privilege escalation on the appliance.
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5.1.0.0-2798105 or later (Dell DSA-2026-479)