CVE-2026-28261: Dell Elastic Cloud Storage, version 3.8.1.7 and prior, and Dell ObjectScale, versions prior to 4.1.0.3 and ver

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-28261?

elastic cloud storage: upgrade to 4.2.0.1; objectscale: upgrade to 4.1.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-28261 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28261 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-28261 affect?

CVE-2026-28261 affects elastic cloud storage, objectscale. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Elastic Cloud Storage, version 3.8.1.7 and prior, and Dell ObjectScale, versions prior to 4.1.0.3 and version 4.2.0.0, contains an Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local acc

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-28261 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting elastic cloud storage, objectscale. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Elastic Cloud Storage, version 3.8.1.7 and prior, and Dell ObjectScale, versions prior to 4.1.0.3 and version 4.2.0.0, contains an Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to secret exposure. The attacker may be able to use the exposed secret to access the vulnerable system with privileges of the compromised account.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2026-04-08
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-08 13:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell elastic cloud storage UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.2.0.1

Fixed in: 4.2.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy elastic-cloud-storage || rpm -q elastic-cloud-storage || elastic-cloud-storage --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.2.0.1 (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.

dell objectscale UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.0.3 · 4.2.0.0

Fixed in: 4.1.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy objectscale || rpm -q objectscale || objectscale --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade objectscale

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade objectscale

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-28261?

elastic cloud storage: upgrade to 4.2.0.1; objectscale: upgrade to 4.1.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-28261 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28261 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-2026-28261 affect?

CVE-2026-28261 affects elastic cloud storage, objectscale. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Elastic Cloud Storage, version 3.8.1.7 and prior, and Dell ObjectScale, versions prior to 4.1.0.3 and version 4.2.0.0, contains an Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local acc

How urgent is CVE-2026-28261?

Priority 28/100. High severity

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