CVE-2026-70422 Overview
CVE-2026-70422 affects Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions prior to 4.7.0. The flaw is an SQL injection vulnerability caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command [CWE-89]. A low-privileged attacker with remote network access can exploit this weakness, leading to script injection within the management console.
Dell disclosed the issue in security advisory DSA-2026-359 and released a fix in version 4.7.0. The vulnerability received a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH). The Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) currently rates the probability of exploitation at 0.287%.
Critical Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can inject SQL statements into Dell OpenManage Enterprise, compromising confidentiality of managed infrastructure data and disrupting availability of the systems management platform.
Affected Products
- Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions prior to 4.7.0
- Deployments managing Dell PowerEdge server fleets through OpenManage Enterprise
- Environments using OpenManage Enterprise for firmware, configuration, and inventory management
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-08-19 - CVE-2026-70422 published to the National Vulnerability Database
- 2026-08-20 - CVE record last modified in NVD
Technical Details for CVE-2026-70422
Vulnerability Analysis
Dell OpenManage Enterprise is a systems management console used to monitor and manage Dell server infrastructure. The affected versions fail to sanitize special SQL characters in user-supplied input before appending it to database queries. This lets an authenticated attacker alter query structure and inject arbitrary SQL syntax.
Dell's advisory notes the flaw can lead to script injection. An attacker can persist malicious payloads in database fields that are later rendered in the management interface. The impact extends beyond direct database access, potentially poisoning content served to other console operators.
Exploitation requires only low privileges. Any account with authenticated access to the affected endpoints is sufficient. No user interaction is needed to trigger the vulnerability.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands [CWE-89]. The application constructs database queries by concatenating attacker-controlled input rather than using parameterized queries or strict input validation. Special characters such as single quotes, semicolons, and SQL keywords pass through unfiltered into query execution.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is the network. An attacker sends crafted HTTP requests to a vulnerable OpenManage Enterprise endpoint using valid low-privileged credentials. Injected SQL statements execute in the backend database context. Stored payloads can then be rendered as script content in the web console, extending the impact to session-based attacks against administrators.
No verified public proof-of-concept code is available. Refer to the Dell Security Update DSA-2026-359 for vendor technical details.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-70422
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected SQL syntax such as UNION SELECT, OR 1=1, or comment sequences (--, /*) in OpenManage Enterprise web request logs
- HTTP requests from low-privileged accounts targeting API endpoints outside their normal usage patterns
- Database error messages surfaced in OpenManage Enterprise application logs
- Stored fields in the console containing HTML or JavaScript tags injected through SQL payloads
Detection Strategies
- Inspect web server access logs for query parameters and JSON bodies containing SQL metacharacters against OpenManage Enterprise URIs
- Correlate authentication events with subsequent database anomalies to identify low-privileged accounts probing the application
- Baseline normal OpenManage Enterprise API traffic and alert on deviations by endpoint, method, and payload size
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward OpenManage Enterprise application, web, and database logs to a centralized SIEM for retention and correlation
- Monitor administrator sessions for signs of stored script execution such as unexpected redirects or DOM changes
- Track OpenManage Enterprise version inventory across the fleet to confirm patched build 4.7.0 is deployed
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-70422
Immediate Actions Required
- Upgrade Dell OpenManage Enterprise to version 4.7.0 or later using guidance in DSA-2026-359
- Restrict network access to the OpenManage Enterprise console to management VLANs and trusted administrator workstations
- Audit local and directory-integrated accounts with access to OpenManage Enterprise and remove unused low-privileged users
- Rotate credentials for any accounts that accessed the console before patching if suspicious activity is present
Patch Information
Dell has released Dell OpenManage Enterprise 4.7.0 to remediate this vulnerability. Full remediation details are available in the Dell Security Update DSA-2026-359. Apply the update on the appliance following Dell's documented upgrade procedure and verify the version after reboot.
Workarounds
- Limit OpenManage Enterprise console exposure to an isolated management network protected by firewall rules
- Enforce least privilege for OpenManage Enterprise role assignments and disable inactive accounts
- Place a web application firewall in front of the console to filter obvious SQL injection patterns until patching is complete
- Require multi-factor authentication for all OpenManage Enterprise administrators to raise the cost of credential abuse
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