CVE-2026-40638

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  "id": "CVE-2026-40638",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-05-12T14:17:04.270",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-26T18:10:00.173",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
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      "value": "Dell PowerScale InsightIQ, versions 5.0.0 through 6.2.0, contains an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges."
    },
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      "value": "Dell PowerScale InsightIQ, versiones 5.0.0 a 6.2.0, contiene una vulnerabilidad de ejecución con privilegios innecesarios. Un atacante con altos privilegios y acceso local podría potencialmente explotar esta vulnerabilidad, lo que llevaría a una elevación de privilegios."
    }
  ],
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      "source": "[email protected]",
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          "product": "PowerScale InsightIQ",
          "defaultStatus": "unaffected",
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    }
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          "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "HIGH",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
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  "references": [
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      "url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000463695/dsa-2026-208-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-insightiq-multiple-vulnerabilities",
      "source": "[email protected]",
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}