CVE-2026-32657 Path traversal in AppSync
A local low-privileged attacker can exploit a symlink vulnerability in Dell storage software to elevate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-32657?
CVE-2026-32657 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Dell AppSync, published on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Dell AppSync Version 4.6.0.0, Dell Metro Node Version 8.0.0, Dell UCC Edge Version 3.0.1, Dell VxRail Version 8.0.322, Dell PowerMax Version 10.3.0, Dell Unity Version 5.4, Dell PowerFlex Manager Version 4.5.4, Dell PowerFlex Intelligent Catalog Versions 46.377.00 and 46.382.00 and Dell PowerFlex Rack version 4.5.4 and prior versions, contain(s) an UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Weakness: CWE-61
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-32657?
How do I fix CVE-2026-32657?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-32657 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-32657 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-32657 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3gq-cx95-2rpp.