CVE-2026-61421: Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerab

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-61421?

container storage modules: upgrade to 1.18.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-61421 being exploited?

CVE-2026-61421 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-2026-61421 affect?

CVE-2026-61421 affects container storage modules. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the CSM Authorization. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leadi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-61421?

Priority 46/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-61421 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting container storage modules. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the CSM Authorization. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2026-10-06
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-06 15:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 14:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell container storage modules UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.18.0

Fixed in: 1.18.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy container-storage-modules || rpm -q container-storage-modules || container-storage-modules --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.18.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade container-storage-modules

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade container-storage-modules

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-2026-61421?

container storage modules: upgrade to 1.18.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-61421 being exploited?

CVE-2026-61421 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-2026-61421 affect?

CVE-2026-61421 affects container storage modules. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the CSM Authorization. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leadi

How urgent is CVE-2026-61421?

Priority 46/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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