---
id: CVE-2026-56688
title: >-
  Dell PowerFlex Manager, Version prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper
  Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command
  Injection') vulnerability
summary: >-
  Dell PowerFlex Manager, Version prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper
  Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command
  Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could
  potentially exp…
severity: critical
cvss: 9.1
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-78
vendor: dell
product: powerflex_manager
affected:
  - 'powerflex_manager >= 4.5.5, < 4.5.5.2'
  - 'powerflex_manager >= 5.1.0, < 5.1.0.1'
patched:
  - powerflex_manager 5.1.0.1
published: '2026-07-10'
updated: '2026-07-16'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56688'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000477538/dsa-2026-066-security-update-for-powerflex-software-multiple-vulnerabilities
    label: security_alert@emc.com
tags:
  - nvd
epss: 0.02003
epssPercentile: 0.79921
ingestedAt: '2026-07-17T13:12:07.724Z'
---

## Overview

Dell PowerFlex Manager, Version prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability during OS Repository processing to achieve arbitrary command execution as root, potentially leading to full appliance compromise and lateral movement into managed infrastructure.

## Affected

- `powerflex_manager >= 4.5.5, < 4.5.5.2`
- `powerflex_manager >= 5.1.0, < 5.1.0.1`

## Remediation

Upgrade past the affected range:

- `powerflex_manager 5.1.0.1`