Use of Hardcoded Credentials in Dell CSM Auth (v<1.18.0) Elevating Privileges
CVE-2026-61421 Published on October 6, 2026
Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the CSM Authorization. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-61421 can be exploited 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-2026-61421
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Affected Versions
Dell Container Storage Modules:- Before 1.18.0 or later is affected.