CVE-2026-56688 Command injection in PowerFlex Manager
A high-privileged remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands as root via OS Repository processing, leading to full appliance compromise.
- 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-2026-56688?
CVE-2026-56688 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerFlex Manager, published on 10 Jul 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell PowerFlex Manager, Version prior to 5.1.0.1, 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 during OS Repository processing to achieve arbitrary command execution as root, potentially leading to full appliance compromise and lateral movement into managed infrastructure.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56688?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Powerflex Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56688?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-56688 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-2026-56688 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56688 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell PowerFlex Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r5h9-5m8h-hw64.