CVE-2026-67261 Command injection in Virtual Storage Integrator for VMware vSphere Client
Remote unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges on Dell Virtual Storage Integrator, leading to full system compromise.
- 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-2026-67261?
CVE-2026-67261 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Dell Virtual Storage Integrator for VMware vSphere Client, published on 6 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell Virtual Storage Integrator for VMware vSphere Client, versions prior to 10.11.1.0, contain(s) an OS Command Injection vulnerability in the IAPI component. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the application's underlying operating system with root privileges. Exploitation may lead to a complete system takeover by an attacker. This vulnerability is considered critical as it allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution as root, potentially compromising the entire VSI deployment and underlying infrastructure. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-67261?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Virtual Storage Integrator.
How do I fix CVE-2026-67261?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-67261 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-2026-67261 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-67261 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell Virtual Storage Integrator for VMware vSphere Client
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q6r6-m9h6-qhjm.