CVE-2026-56690 in PowerFlex Manager
Summary
by MITRE • 07/10/2026
Dell PowerFlex Manager, Version prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure, Information exposure, and Unauthorized access.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/10/2026
This vulnerability resides within Dell PowerFlex Manager software version 5101 or earlier, representing a critical sql injection flaw that undermines the system's database security mechanisms. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the application's sql query construction processes, allowing malicious actors to inject unauthorized sql commands through specially crafted inputs. The weakness manifests when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql statements without proper escaping or parameterization techniques, creating an attack surface where adversaries can manipulate database operations.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows standard sql injection attack patterns where a low privileged remote attacker can manipulate application inputs to execute unauthorized database queries. This flaw enables attackers to extract sensitive information from underlying databases, potentially accessing user credentials, system configurations, and other confidential data stored within the powerflex manager environment. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft to encompass potential system compromise through database enumeration, privilege escalation, and unauthorized access to critical system resources.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on dell powerflex manager for storage infrastructure management. The low privilege requirement for exploitation means that even limited access attempts can lead to substantial information disclosure, making it particularly dangerous in environments where multiple users have varying levels of system access. Attackers could leverage this weakness to map database structures, extract user accounts, and potentially gain deeper system insights that facilitate more sophisticated attacks. The remote exploit capability amplifies the threat surface as attackers need not be physically present within the network perimeter.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including upgrading to dell powerflex manager version 5101 or later, which contains patches addressing this sql injection vulnerability. Input validation and parameterized query implementation should be enforced throughout the application codebase to prevent similar issues in future deployments. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit potential attack vectors, while monitoring systems should be configured to detect anomalous database query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with common weakness enumeration cwe-89 and represents a typical sql injection threat categorized under attack techniques such as t1068 privilege escalation and t1071 application layer protocol manipulation within the mitre att&ck framework, emphasizing the need for comprehensive defensive measures across multiple security domains to protect against this class of database injection attacks.