CVE-2026-56686 Command injection in ObjectScale

High 7.8 Published 17 Aug 2026 Updated 17 Aug 2026

A local low-privileged attacker can exploit an OS command injection flaw in Dell ObjectScale to escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-56686?

CVE-2026-56686 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, with no action from the victim.

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 Elevation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56686?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Objectscale.

How do I fix CVE-2026-56686?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-56686 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-2026-56686 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56686 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ff4p-qfvc-3hh3.