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CVE-2022-34363 Dell CVE debrief

Dell Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance versions prior to 10.0.0.2 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Unisphere for VMAX application running within the vApp. The flaw, classified as CWE-285 (Improper Authorization), allows an authenticated attacker with low privileges to bypass authorization controls. The vulnerability has a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring no user interaction. Successful exploitation results in high integrity impact, though confidentiality and availability are not affected per the CVSS:3.1 vector. The CVE was published on May 22, 2026 and last modified on May 29, 2026. Dell's security advisory requires permissions to access.

Vendor
Dell
Product
Unisphere for PowerMax
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-22
Original CVE updated
2026-07-23
Advisory published
2026-05-22
Advisory updated
2026-07-23

Who should care

Organizations running Dell Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance versions below 10.0.0.2 for storage management and monitoring

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the authorization implementation of the Unisphere for VMAX application when deployed as a virtual appliance. An attacker with legitimate credentials can circumvent intended access controls, potentially allowing unauthorized administrative actions or configuration modifications. The flaw is confined to the application layer within the vApp deployment model and does not affect underlying storage array firmware or operating system components directly.

Defensive priority

medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade Dell Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance to version 10.0.0.2 or later
  • Restrict network access to Unisphere for PowerMax vApp management interfaces to authorized administrative hosts
  • Monitor for unauthorized configuration changes in Unisphere for VMAX application settings
  • Review and validate role-based access controls for all accounts with access to the vApp
  • Apply principle of least privilege for all accounts accessing the Unisphere management plane

Evidence notes

Authorization bypass in Unisphere for VMAX application within vApp environment. Affected versions are all releases prior to 10.0.0.2. CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) with integrity impact rated HIGH.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2022-34363 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-34363

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2022-34363 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34363

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://dellservices.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/Lightning_Knowledge__kav/ka06P000000xAiKQAU/view

    [email protected] - Permissions Required

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.