CVE-2026-35066: Dell PowerFlex Manager improper access control

CVE-2026-35066 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.1 · Published 2026-06-17

Dell PowerFlex Manager, a tool used to manage and automate software-defined storage infrastructure, is vulnerable to an access control flaw. A user with low-level permissions can exploit this weakness over the network to disrupt operations, potentially causing a total denial of service for the management platform. This could prevent administrators from managing storage resources or responding to other infrastructure needs.

Technologies: Dell PowerFlex Manager. Vendors: Dell.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-35066 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-35066 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-35066?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.1, 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-2026-35066?
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-2026-35066 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-35066?
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

Dell PowerFlex Manager is affected by an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284). The flaw exists in the management software and can be triggered by a remote attacker who has successfully authenticated with low-level privileges. By exploiting this vulnerability, the attacker can cause a denial of service (DoS) condition, impacting the availability of the management interface. The vulnerability is addressed in PowerFlex versions 4.5.5.2 and 5.1.0.1 or later. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects high availability impact despite requiring basic user credentials.

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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