CVE-2026-40641 Weak cryptography in PowerFlex

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit weak cryptography in Dell PowerFlex Manager to disclose and tamper with information.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-40641?

CVE-2026-40641 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell PowerFlex, published on 17 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure and Information tampering.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-40641?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Powerflex Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40641?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-40641 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-40641 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-40641 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h4p6-c3xj-992m.

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