CVE-2026-40711 Command injection in Container Storage Modules
A high-privileged remote attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands in Dell Container Storage Modules via OS command injection.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-40711?
CVE-2026-40711 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Dell Container Storage Modules, published on 26 Jun 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell Dell Container Storage Modules, version(s) csi-powerstore v2.16.0, csi-unity v2.16.0, csi-powerflex v2.16.0, csi-powermax v2.16.0, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-40711?
How do I fix CVE-2026-40711?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-40711 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-40711 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-40711 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6p63-373v-wp23.