CVE-2026-35162: Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Access Control vulnerability

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-35162 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting powerflex manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2026-06-17
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-17 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell powerflex manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.5.5.2 · >= 4.6.0 and < 5.1.0.1

Fixed in: 4.5.5.2, 5.1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powerflex-manager || rpm -q powerflex-manager || powerflex-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.5.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade powerflex-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade powerflex-manager

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 4.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison powerflex-manager sudo apt install powerflex-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6.0> sudo apt-mark hold powerflex-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list powerflex-manager sudo dnf downgrade powerflex-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add powerflex-manager

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-2026-35162?

powerflex manager: upgrade to 4.5.5.2, 5.1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-35162 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35162 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-2026-35162 affect?

CVE-2026-35162 affects powerflex manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service.

How urgent is CVE-2026-35162?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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