CVE-2026-49501: Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 9.5.0.0 through 9.10.1.7, and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.13.0.2 contains an Im

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-49501?

powerscale onefs: upgrade to 9.10.1.8, 9.13.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-49501 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49501 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-2026-49501 affect?

CVE-2026-49501 affects powerscale onefs. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 9.5.0.0 through 9.10.1.7, and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.13.0.2 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerabili

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-49501?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-49501 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting powerscale onefs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 9.5.0.0 through 9.10.1.7, and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.13.0.2 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2026-07-15
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-15 10:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell powerscale onefs UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.5.0.0 and < 9.10.1.8 · >= 9.11.0.0 and < 9.13.1.0

Fixed in: 9.10.1.8, 9.13.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.5.0.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2026-49501?

powerscale onefs: upgrade to 9.10.1.8, 9.13.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-49501 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49501 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-2026-49501 affect?

CVE-2026-49501 affects powerscale onefs. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 9.5.0.0 through 9.10.1.7, and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.13.0.2 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerabili

How urgent is CVE-2026-49501?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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