CVE-2026-59909: Dell ObjectScale, versions prior to 4.3.0.1, contain(s) a Path Traversal vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-59909?

objectscale: upgrade to 4.3.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-59909 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59909 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-2026-59909 affect?

CVE-2026-59909 affects objectscale. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Dell ObjectScale, versions prior to 4.3.0.1, contain(s) a Path Traversal vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-59909 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting objectscale. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell ObjectScale, versions prior to 4.3.0.1, contain(s) a Path Traversal vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-35
Published	2026-08-17
Last modified	2026-08-19

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-08-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-17 14:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-19 01:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell objectscale UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.3.0.1

Fixed in: 4.3.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.3.0.1 (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-2026-59909?

objectscale: upgrade to 4.3.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-59909 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59909 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-2026-59909 affect?

CVE-2026-59909 affects objectscale. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Dell ObjectScale, versions prior to 4.3.0.1, contain(s) a Path Traversal vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering.

How urgent is CVE-2026-59909?

Priority 26/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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