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Risk scores
| CVSS metric | What it means |
|---|---|
| Attack vector (AV:N) | Network: reachable remotely |
| Attack complexity (AC:L) | Low complexity |
| Privileges required (PR:N) | No privileges required |
| User interaction (UI:N) | No user interaction |
| Scope (S:U) | Scope unchanged |
| Confidentiality (C:H) | High confidentiality impact |
| Integrity (I:H) | High integrity impact |
| Availability (A:N) | No availability impact |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
About Dell Virtual Storage Integrator
CVE-2026-54489 affects Dell Virtual Storage Integrator, a product from Dell. Before acting, confirm where Dell Virtual Storage Integrator runs in your estate, who owns it and whether it is reachable from the internet, because exposure decides real risk more than the score alone.
What the flaw is
In plain terms: Dell Virtual Storage Integrator for VMware vSphere Client, versions prior to 10.11.1.0, contain(s) a Sensitive Information Disclosure vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure and session hijacking. This vulnerability is considered critical as it allows an unauthenticated attacker to obtain active session credentials and fully impersonate authenticated users, including administrators. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
The weakness class is Information Exposure. Sensitive information is shown to someone who should not see it.
Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Affected versions and timeline
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Dell Virtual Storage Integrator |
| Affected versions | Virtual Storage Integrator before 10.11.1.0 |
| Published | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Last modified | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Added to CISA KEV | Not listed |
| Assigning CNA | security_alert@emc.com |
How to detect it
- Inventory every instance of Dell Virtual Storage Integrator and record the running version against the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Review logs on affected systems for unusual requests, errors or new processes around the vulnerable function.
- Confirm with an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner has a check for this CVE.
How to fix it
- Apply the fixed version of Dell Virtual Storage Integrator named in the vendor advisory.
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and put it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
- Rescan after the change to prove the exposure is gone, then close the ticket.
CTEM action plan
| CTEM stage | What to do for this CVE |
|---|---|
| Scope | Add every business service that depends on Dell Virtual Storage Integrator to the current CTEM cycle. |
| Discover | Find all instances, including shadow and cloud deployments, and record versions and exposure. |
| Prioritize | Rank using EPSS and CVSS together with asset exposure and business impact. |
| Validate | Confirm the flaw is reachable and exploitable in your environment and that compensating controls work. |
| Mobilize | Assign the fix to the asset owner with a due date matched to the priority, then verify closure. |
CWE References
- CWE-200: Information Exposure More CVEs with this weakness
Technical References
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