Is CVE-2026-26946 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-26946 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-26946 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-26946 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26946?

CVE-2026-26946 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-26946

CWE-269Published: May 11, 2026· Updated: May 12, 2026

6.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.4th

Official Description

Dell ECS versions 3.8.1.0 through 3.8.1.7 and Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.3.0.0, contains an improper privilege management vulnerability in the OS. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26946 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.7.