CVE-2026-61421 Hardcoded credentials in Container Storage Modules

Critical 9.8 Published 6 Oct 2026 Updated 6 Oct 2026

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit hard-coded credentials in Dell Container Storage Modules to elevate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-61421?

CVE-2026-61421 is a critical vulnerability in Dell Container Storage Modules, published on 6 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the CSM Authorization. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-61421?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Container Storage Modules.

How do I fix CVE-2026-61421?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-61421 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-61421 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-61421 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hr2q-g63x-jc3v.