CVE-2026-56090 Privilege escalation in ObjectScale

High 7.3 Published 17 Aug 2026 Updated 18 Aug 2026

A local low-privileged attacker can exploit an uncontrolled search path element in Dell ObjectScale 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-2026-56090?

CVE-2026-56090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell ObjectScale, published on 17 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 ObjectScale, versions prior to 4.3.0.1, contain(s) an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56090?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Objectscale.

How do I fix CVE-2026-56090?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-56090 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-56090 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56090 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f5v9-7r7w-6p6v.