CVE-2026-49501: Medium severity Dell PowerScale OneFS vulnerability
Published Jul 15, 2026
·Updated
Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 9.5.0.0 through 9.10.1.7, and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.13.0.2 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Dell PowerScale OneFS>=9.5.0.0<=9.10.1.7, >=9.11.0.0<=9.13.0.2
Dell PowerScale OneFS>=9.5.0.0<9.10.1.8
Dell PowerScale OneFS>=9.11.0.0<9.13.1.0
Event History
Jul 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-49501?
The severity of CVE-2026-49501 is medium, rated at 6.7.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-49501?
To fix CVE-2026-49501, update your Dell PowerScale OneFS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
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What impact does CVE-2026-49501 have?
CVE-2026-49501 could allow a high privileged attacker with local access to elevate their privileges.
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Which versions of Dell PowerScale OneFS are affected by CVE-2026-49501?
CVE-2026-49501 affects Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 9.5.0.0 through 9.10.1.7 and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.13.0.2.
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Can CVE-2026-49501 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2026-49501 requires local access to the system for exploitation.