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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-40638 · published 12 May 2026

CVE-2026-40638: Dell insightiq execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability

Dell · Insightiq

Dell PowerScale InsightIQ, versions 5.0.0 through 6.2.0, contains an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.

6.7 CVSS 3.1 Medium EPSS 0.17% · top 93.8% CWE-250 · Execution with unnecessary privileges
6.7CVSS 3.1 base score
0.17%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Dell PowerScale InsightIQ, versions 5.0.0 through 6.2.0, contains an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000463695/dsa-2026-208-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-insightiq-multiple-v Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-40638), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.