CVE-2026-56685 Command injection in ObjectScale
A low-privileged local attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands in Dell ObjectScale, potentially compromising the storage system.
- 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-2026-56685?
CVE-2026-56685 is a high-severity command injection 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 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56685?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Objectscale.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56685?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-56685 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-2026-56685 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56685 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell ObjectScale
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h2v5-fw2x-c3hw.