CVE-2026-40711: Dell Dell Container Storage Modules, version(s) csi-powerstore v2.16.0, csi-unity v2.16.0, csi-powerflex v2.16

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HIGH 8.0

CVE-2026-40711 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Dell Container Storage Modules, version(s) csi-powerstore v2.16.0, csi-unity v2.16.0, csi-powerflex v2.16.0, csi-powermax v2.16.0, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-06-26
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): Dell

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-06-26 13:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · log4cplus · FIXED · 2.2.0.1-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-fc241370c9 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-fc241370c9

Fedora ELN · velocitty · FIXED · 1.0.3-2.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-edae8cd295 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-edae8cd295

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-40711?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-40711 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40711 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-2026-40711 affect?

CVE-2026-40711 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Dell Dell Container Storage Modules, version(s) csi-powerstore v2.16.0, csi-unity v2.16.0, csi-powerflex v2.16.0, csi-powermax v2.16.0, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

How urgent is CVE-2026-40711?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities · Unity vulnerabilities

References

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