CVE-2026-91871: Dell Ansible Storage for PowerStore improper certificate validation in API client

CVE-2026-91871 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.4 · Published 2026-11-11

Dell Ansible Storage for PowerStore is an automation tool for managing Dell PowerStore storage systems. An improper certificate validation flaw in the API client allows unauthenticated attackers to intercept and manipulate communications with storage systems, exposing sensitive data or gaining unauthorized access to storage infrastructure.

Vendors: Dell.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-91871 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-91871 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-91871?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.4, published 11 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Dell Ansible Storage for PowerStore prior to 3.9.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-91871?
Yes: fixed in 3.9.0 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-91871 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-91871?
Check whether you run Dell Ansible Storage for PowerStore 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: 3.9.0 or later

Technical details

The API client component fails to properly validate SSL/TLS certificates, enabling network-based man-in-the-middle attacks. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this to intercept API communications, leading to confidentiality and integrity compromise. The fix is available in version 3.9.0 and later.

Affected products

  • Dell Ansible Storage for PowerStore prior to 3.9.0

Timeline

  • 2026-11-11: disclosed

References

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