CVE-2026-67269: Dell Container Storage Modules Operator improper privilege management in reconciler

CVE-2026-67269 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.9 · Published 2026-10-06

Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) Operator is software that manages storage clusters in containerized environments. A low-privileged attacker with remote access can exploit a flaw in the ContainerStorageModule Custom Resource reconciler to gain root-level access on cluster nodes, enabling complete control of the entire storage infrastructure.

Vendors: Dell.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-67269 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-67269 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-67269?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.9, published 6 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Dell Container Storage Modules Operator prior to 1.18.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-67269?
Yes: fixed in 1.18.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-67269 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-67269?
Check whether you run Dell Container Storage Modules Operator 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.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 1.18.0

Technical details

An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in the ContainerStorageModule Custom Resource reconciler allows a low-privileged remote attacker to escalate privileges and achieve root-level access. The vulnerability requires an attacker to already have some level of access to the system and exploits a flaw in how privilege boundaries are enforced during resource reconciliation. No preconditions beyond low privilege access are needed to exploit this network-reachable vulnerability.

Affected products

  • Dell Container Storage Modules Operator prior to 1.18.0

Timeline

  • 2026-10-06: disclosed

References

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