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CVE-2022-31231: Dell ECS, versions 3.5 and 3.6, contain an Improper Access Control in the Identity and Access Management (IAM)

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MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-31231 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting elastic cloud storage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell ECS, versions 3.5 and 3.6, contain an Improper Access Control in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) module. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to gaining read access to unauthorized data.

Why this priority

  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.9 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-284
Published2026-05-22
Last modified2026-07-23
Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

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Last updated 2026-07-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

dell elastic cloud storage UPGRADE
Affected: < 3.5.1.7 · >= 3.6.0.0 and < 3.6.2.4
Fixed in: 3.5.1.7, 3.6.2.4
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.6.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy elastic-cloud-storage || rpm -q elastic-cloud-storage || elastic-cloud-storage --version
2. UPGRADE to 3.5.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade elastic-cloud-storage
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade elastic-cloud-storage
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison elastic-cloud-storage sudo apt install elastic-cloud-storage=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold elastic-cloud-storage
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list elastic-cloud-storage sudo dnf downgrade elastic-cloud-storage-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add elastic-cloud-storage
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-31231?

elastic cloud storage: upgrade to 3.5.1.7, 3.6.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-31231 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31231 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-31231 affect?

CVE-2022-31231 affects elastic cloud storage. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Dell ECS, versions 3.5 and 3.6, contain an Improper Access Control in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) module. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to gaining read access to unauthori

How urgent is CVE-2022-31231?

Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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