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Powerflex ManagerApplication · Dell

CVE-2026-56689

HIGH · 7.7 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-07-10
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 4.5.5.2 / 5.1.0.1 or later.
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83/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable Zero-click 6 weeks old

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 prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.

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 · high confidence

Dell PowerFlex Manager versions prior to 5.1.0.1 contain a SQL injection vulnerability allowing low-privileged remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. Successful exploitation leads to unauthorized information exposure through the injected SQL queries.

MitigationUpgrade Dell PowerFlex Manager to version 5.1.0.1 or later to obtain the patched code that properly neutralizes special SQL elements in database queries.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

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, < 4.5.5.2>= 5.1.0, < 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
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

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

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 PowerFlex Manager version via web UI
    Log into the PowerFlex Manager web interface and navigate to Administration > About or Settings > System Information to view the installed software version.
    Affected if The displayed version falls within < 4.5.5.2 or >= 5.1.0 but < 5.1.0.1
  2. Identify PowerFlex Manager version via command line
    Access the PowerFlex Manager appliance via SSH and run: 'rpm -qa | grep -i powerflex' or check /opt/emc/powerflex/version for the installed package version.
    Affected if The returned version matches the vulnerable ranges < 4.5.5.2 or >= 5.1.0 but < 5.1.0.1
  3. Verify network accessibility of management interface
    Check if the PowerFlex Manager web interface (typically ports 443, 8443) is exposed to network segments accessible by low-privileged users. Use 'netstat -tlnp' or review firewall rules.
    Affected if The management interface is reachable from untrusted networks and the installed version is vulnerable
  4. Review application logs for SQL injection indicators
    Examine PowerFlex Manager logs in /opt/emc/powerflex/logs/ for suspicious SQL syntax in request parameters, such as 'UNION SELECT', 'DROP TABLE', or unexpected quoted strings in database query contexts.
    Affected if Log entries contain SQL injection attempt patterns and the version is vulnerable

You are affected if your Dell PowerFlex Manager version is 4.5.5.x below 4.5.5.2, or 5.1.0.x below 5.1.0.1, and the management interface is network-accessible to attackers.

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

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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 obtain the patched code that properly neutralizes special SQL elements in database queries.

Recommended fix High confidence

Upgrade to Dell PowerFlex Manager 5.1.0.1 (or 4.5.5.2 for the 4.5.5.x branch)

  1. 1. Identify the current installed version of Dell PowerFlex Manager
  2. 2. If running version 4.5.5.x (>=4.5.5 and <4.5.5.2), plan upgrade to version 4.5.5.2
  3. 3. If running version 5.1.0.x (>=5.1.0 and <5.1.0.1), plan upgrade to version 5.1.0.1
  4. 4. Review Dell upgrade documentation and release notes for PowerFlex Manager
  5. 5. Schedule maintenance window for the upgrade
  6. 6. Perform backup of current configuration following Dell best practices
  7. 7. Execute upgrade to the fixed version (4.5.5.2 or 5.1.0.1 as applicable)
  8. 8. Verify the upgrade was successful and the SQL injection vulnerability is resolved
Caveat Review Dell release notes for any configuration changes or compatibility considerations between versions

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
  • Implementation4.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
14.0 hours of engineering $2,480
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