CVE-2022-34363: Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp authorization bypass

CVE-2022-34363 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-05-22

Dell Unisphere for PowerMax is a management interface used to configure and monitor high-end enterprise storage systems. A security flaw in the virtual appliance version of this software could allow an attacker to bypass authorization checks. If exploited, this could allow unauthorized changes to the storage environment, potentially impacting data integrity and operational stability.

Technologies: Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp, Dell Unisphere For Powermax Virtual Appliance. Vendors: Dell.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2022-34363 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2022-34363 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2022-34363?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 22 May 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp Prior to 10.0.0.2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-34363?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2022-34363 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2022-34363?
Check whether you run Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp or Dell Unisphere For Powermax Virtual Appliance at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) exists in the Dell Unisphere for PowerMax virtual appliance (vApp). The flaw is located within the Unisphere for VMAX application component running inside the vApp environment. A remote attacker with low-privileged access can exploit this vulnerability over the network to bypass intended authorization restrictions. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to perform unauthorized actions that modify system state or configurations, though it does not directly facilitate data exfiltration (Confidentiality: None, Integrity: High). The issue is resolved in version 10.0.0.2.

Affected products

  • Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp Prior to 10.0.0.2

Timeline

  • 2026-05-22: advisory: Initial disclosure by Dell
  • 2026-05-22: disclosed

References

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