Powerflex ManagerApplication · Dell

CVE-2026-35162

MEDIUM · 6.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-06-17
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 4.5.5.2 / 5.1.0.1 or later.
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71/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Dell PowerFlex Manager versions prior to 5.1.0.1 contain an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote network access can potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.

MitigationUpgrade Dell PowerFlex Manager to version 5.1.0.1 or later to address the improper access control vulnerability.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Powerflex ManagerApplication
Affected:< 4.5.5.2>= 4.6.0, < 5.1.0.1

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify the installed PowerFlex Manager version
    Locate and read the version information for your Dell PowerFlex Manager installation using your system's standard method for checking installed software versions
    Affected if The version shown is lower than 4.5.5.2, OR is 4.6.0 through 5.1.0.0
  2. Verify the exact version number
    Confirm the specific version build or patch level of your PowerFlex Manager installation
    Affected if The exact version is any release prior to 5.1.0.1
  3. Confirm network exposure
    Determine if the PowerFlex Manager interface is accessible from remote network locations
    Affected if Remote network access is enabled and the installed version falls within the vulnerable ranges

Your environment is affected if the installed Dell PowerFlex Manager version is any release prior to 5.1.0.1 (specifically versions < 4.5.5.2 or versions 4.6.0 through 5.1.0.0) and is network accessible.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.

dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 4.5.5.2 / 5.1.0.1 or later
Fixed in 4.5.5.25.1.0.1
Interim mitigation

Upgrade Dell PowerFlex Manager to version 5.1.0.1 or later to address the improper access control vulnerability.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

5.1.0.1

  1. Review Dell PowerFlex Manager upgrade documentation at www.dell.com for version 5.1.0.1
  2. Ensure you have a complete backup of the current PowerFlex Manager configuration
  3. Schedule maintenance window as upgrade may require downtime
  4. Download PowerFlex Manager version 5.1.0.1 or later from Dell support portal
  5. Follow Dell's documented upgrade procedure for PowerFlex Manager, which typically involves running the upgrade installer
  6. Verify the upgrade was successful by checking the version in the management interface
  7. Confirm the vulnerability is resolved by verifying the PowerFlex Manager version is now 5.1.0.1 or later
Caveat Review Dell upgrade documentation for any specific migration requirements or compatibility considerations before proceeding

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Powerflex Manager Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation4.0 h
  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing12.0 h
  • Review / QA4.0 h
28.0 hours of engineering $4,760
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.

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