Is CVE-2026-49502 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-49502 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-49502 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2026-49502 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-49502?

CVE-2026-49502 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-49502

CWE-287Published: June 17, 2026· Updated: Jun 22, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) [Versions], contain(s) an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure, Information tampering, and Unauthorized access.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-49502 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.