CVE-2026-32804: Dell PowerFlex Manager improper authentication

CVE-2026-32804 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.1 · Published 2026-06-17

Dell PowerFlex Manager, a tool used to manage and automate software-defined storage infrastructure, contains a security flaw in how it verifies user identity. An attacker located on the same local network could bypass security checks to gain unauthorized access to the system. This could allow an attacker to modify system configurations or disrupt storage operations, potentially impacting data availability and integrity.

Technologies: Dell PowerFlex Manager. Vendors: Dell.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-32804 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-32804 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-32804?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.1, published 17 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Dell PowerFlex Manager Versions prior to 4.5.5.2, versions prior to 5.1.0.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-32804?
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-2026-32804 attacked?
It is attacked from the adjacent network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-32804?
Check whether you run Dell PowerFlex Manager 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 authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) exists in Dell PowerFlex Manager. The flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access (on the same local subnet or broadcast domain) to bypass authentication mechanisms. Successful exploitation leads to unauthorized access with the ability to perform high-integrity modifications or cause service disruptions. The vulnerability is addressed in PowerFlex versions 4.5.5.2 and 5.1.0.1 or later.

Affected products

  • Dell PowerFlex Manager Versions prior to 4.5.5.2, versions prior to 5.1.0.1

Timeline

  • 2026-06-17: disclosed
  • 2026-06-17: advisory

References

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