Dell ECS 3.8.1.0-3.8.1.7 / Dell ObjectScale <4.3.0 Hardcoded Credentials
CVE-2026-40636 Published on May 11, 2026
Dell ECS versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7 and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.3.0.0, contains a use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to filesystem access for attacker.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-40636 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
Use of Hard-coded Credentials
The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-40636
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Affected Versions
Dell ECS:- Before 4.3.0.0 or later is affected.
- Before 4.3.0.0 or later is affected.