CVE-2026-67269: Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) Operator, versions prior to 1.18.0 contains an Improper Privilege Managem

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-67269?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-67269 being exploited?

CVE-2026-67269 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-2026-67269 affect?

CVE-2026-67269 affects container storage modules. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) Operator, versions prior to 1.18.0 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in the ContainerStorageModule Custom Resource reconciler. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exp

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-67269?

Priority 41/100. Critical severity

This month

CRITICAL 9.9UPGRADE

CVE-2026-67269 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) 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 (CSM) Operator, versions prior to 1.18.0 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in the ContainerStorageModule Custom Resource reconciler. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to escalation of privileges and gaining root-level access on cluster nodes.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.9 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
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 18:18 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-2026-67269?

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

Is CVE-2026-67269 being exploited?

CVE-2026-67269 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-2026-67269 affect?

CVE-2026-67269 affects container storage modules. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) Operator, versions prior to 1.18.0 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in the ContainerStorageModule Custom Resource reconciler. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exp

How urgent is CVE-2026-67269?

Priority 41/100. Critical severity

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