CVE-2026-40638

Published: Mag 12, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 12, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 6,7
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: high
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

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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.

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Execution with Unnecessary Privileges

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Availability Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Read Application Data Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML, Mobile
Likelihood of Exploit: Medium
View CWE Details
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000463695/dsa-2026…
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000463695/dsa-2026-208-security-update…