What is CVE-2026-61421?

CVE-2026-61421 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Container Storage Modules, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2026-10-06.

How severe is CVE-2026-61421?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Dell Container Storage Modules

CVE-2026-61421

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.

Published 2026-10-06 · last modified 2026-10-06.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

Dell Container Storage Modules

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-798 — Use of Hard-coded Credentials

References

www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515771/dsa-2026-448-security-update-for-del… (vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-61421?: CVE-2026-61421 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Container Storage Modules, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2026-10-06.
How severe is CVE-2026-61421?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.