CVE-2026-101217 Dell CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and users of Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp, especially those with remote access, should review and apply the security update. Affected operators, platforms, and security teams should prioritize applying Dell's security update and restrict remote access for low-privileged users. Vulnerability management and security teams should verify affected versions and remediation scope.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-101217 is a Path Traversal vulnerability in Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp that allows low-privileged attackers with remote access to disclose information. Defenders should prioritize applying Dell's security update and restrict remote access for low-privileged users. Evidence from official sources supports these actions, but further verification of affected versions and remediation scope is needed.

• Information disclosure to unauthorized parties
• Potential data exposure through Path Traversal
• Need for verification of applied security updates
• Possible lateral movement within the network

Technical summary

Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp, version 9.2.4.x, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low-privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. Dell provides a security update to address this issue. The update is available through Dell's official channels. Defenders should prioritize applying Dell's security update and restrict remote access for low-privileged users.

Defensive priority

Medium priority for remote access and Unisphere for PowerMax vApp administrators

Recommended defensive actions

• Review and apply Dell's security update for Unisphere for PowerMax vApp
• Restrict remote access to Unisphere for PowerMax vApp for low-privileged users
• Monitor Unisphere for PowerMax vApp for suspicious activity
• Verify affected versions and remediation scope
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE Program and NVD provide official records of the vulnerability. Dell provides a security update for multiple vulnerabilities, including this one. The update is available through Dell's official channels. Affected versions include 9.2.4.x. Further verification of affected versions and remediation scope is needed. Defenders should prioritize applying Dell's security update and restrict remote access for low-privileged users.

Sources and references

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.