# CVE-2026-56690: Dell PowerFlex Manager SQL injection

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-56690-dell-powerflex-manager-sql-injection  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-10. Updated: 2026-07-10  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-56690 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.5 · Published 2026-07-10

Dell PowerFlex Manager, a tool used to manage and automate software-defined storage infrastructure, contains a security vulnerability that could allow an attacker to access sensitive information. By exploiting a flaw in how the system handles database queries, a user with low-level access could gain unauthorized access to data they are not permitted to see. This could lead to the exposure of internal system details or customer information, potentially compromising the integrity of the storage management environment.

Technologies: [Dell PowerFlex Manager](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/powerflex-manager). Vendors: [Dell](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/dell).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-56690 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-56690 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-56690?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.5, published 10 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Dell PowerFlex Manager prior to 5.1.0.1, prior to 4.5.5.2.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-56690?** 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-2026-56690 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-56690?** 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 versions prior to 5.1.0.1 and 4.5.5.2 are vulnerable to SQL injection (CWE-89) due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. A remote attacker with low-level privileges can exploit this vulnerability without user interaction. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access, information disclosure, and information exposure. The vulnerability is characterized by a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.5, notably featuring a scope change (S:C), indicating the impact may extend beyond the PowerFlex Manager application itself. Dell has released security updates to address this issue.

## Affected products

- Dell PowerFlex Manager prior to 5.1.0.1, prior to 4.5.5.2

## Timeline

- 2026-07-10: disclosed
- 2026-07-10: advisory

## References

- [https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000477538/dsa-2026-066-security-update-for-powerflex-software-multiple-vulnerabilities](https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000477538/dsa-2026-066-security-update-for-powerflex-software-multiple-vulnerabilities)

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