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CVE-2026-32652 Dell CVE debrief

CVE-2026-32652 is a 'Use of Default Credentials' vulnerability in Dell AIOps Collector versions prior to 1.18.3. A low privileged attacker with console access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain Filesystem access. This vulnerability only affects fresh installations of Collector versions earlier than 1.18.3. Systems that have been upgraded to version 1.18.3 or later are not impacted, even if they were originally installed on an earlier version. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and a CVSS severity of HIGH.

Vendor
Dell
Product
AIOps
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-23
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-23

Who should care

Organizations using Dell AIOps Collector versions prior to 1.18.3 should prioritize upgrading to version 1.18.3 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Low privileged attackers with console access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain Filesystem access.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-32652 vulnerability is caused by the use of default credentials in Dell AIOps Collector versions prior to 1.18.3. A low privileged attacker with console access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain Filesystem access. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and a CVSS severity of HIGH. The vulnerability only affects fresh installations of Collector versions earlier than 1.18.3.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to upgrading Dell AIOps Collector to version 1.18.3 or later. Low privileged attackers with console access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain Filesystem access.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade Dell AIOps Collector to version 1.18.3 or later
  • Restrict console access to authorized personnel
  • Monitor for suspicious activity on the system
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • 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 record was published on 2026-06-17T17:16:45.103Z and was last modified on 2026-06-23T13:44:14.437Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This vulnerability affects fresh installations of Dell AIOps Collector versions prior to 1.18.3. Systems that have been upgraded to version 1.18.3 or later are not impacted. Evidence is limited to public CVE and NVD information.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-32652 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32652

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

  • CVE-2026-32652 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32652

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

Supplemental references

  • Mitigation or vendor reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000477931/dsa-2026-231-security-update-for-dell-aiops-collector-for-default-credential-vulnerability

    [email protected] - Vendor Advisory, Mitigation

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.