---
id: CVE-2026-61421
title: >-
  Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of
  Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the CSM Authorization
summary: >-
  Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of
  Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the CSM Authorization. An
  unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this
  vulnerability, le…
severity: critical
cvss: 9.8
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-798
vendor: Dell
product: Container Storage Modules
affected:
  - container_storage_modules < 1.18.0 or later
published: '2026-10-06'
updated: '2026-10-06'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-06T16:17:08.830'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61421'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515771/dsa-2026-448-security-update-for-dell-container-storage-modules-multiple-vulnerabilities?msockid=3021cac2195069ed3194ddad186a68f9
    label: security_alert@emc.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'yes'
  technicalImpact: total
  timestamp: '2026-10-06T15:21:09.908355Z'
ingestedAt: '2026-10-06T15:01:49.291Z'
---

## Overview

Dell Container Storage Modules, versions prior to 1.18.0, contain(s) an Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in the CSM Authorization. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.