CVE-2026-26359: dell powermax External Control of File Name or Path
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 19-02-2026Last modified 26-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-26359 is a high (CVSS 8.8) External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in dell powermax. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.57%
0%100%
Low · +0.18 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-02-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 26-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell Unisphere for PowerMax, version(s) 10.2, contain(s) an External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to overwrite arbitrary files.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.57%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
46%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.18 pp
From 0.39% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.57%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell2 products
- powermax≥ N/A, < 10.3.0.1 or later
- unisphere_for_powermax≥ N/A, < 10.3.0.1 or later | < 10.3.0.1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/…Vendor Advisory