CVE-2026-40636NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Dell ECS versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7 and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.3.0.0, contains a use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to filesystem access for attacker.

Severity Level

CRITICAL(9.8)

Published Date

May 11, 2026

Last Modified

May 12, 2026

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation yet

EPSS Score (30-Day)

0.05%Probability

Root Weakness (CWE)

CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials ↗

The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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