CVE-2026-71176: Dell OpenManage Enterprise SQLi Vulnerability

CVE-2026-71176 Overview

CVE-2026-71176 is a SQL injection vulnerability affecting Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions prior to 4.7.0. The flaw stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands [CWE-89]. A low-privileged attacker with remote network access can send crafted input to inject malicious SQL statements into backend queries. Successful exploitation leads to information exposure and can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Dell has published a security advisory and released fixed builds. Administrators managing Dell server infrastructure through OpenManage Enterprise should treat this issue as a priority given the console's broad access to hardware inventory, credentials, and configuration data.

Critical Impact
A remote, authenticated attacker with low privileges can inject SQL commands into Dell OpenManage Enterprise, exposing sensitive data managed by the console.

Affected Products

Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions prior to 4.7.0
Deployments using the affected web management console for server lifecycle operations
Environments where low-privileged user accounts have remote access to the OpenManage Enterprise interface

Discovery Timeline

2026-08-19 - CVE-2026-71176 published to NVD
2026-08-20 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-71176

Vulnerability Analysis

Dell OpenManage Enterprise is a systems management console used to discover, monitor, and manage Dell PowerEdge servers and related infrastructure. The vulnerability is classified as Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command [CWE-89]. Input received from an authenticated user reaches a backend database query without adequate sanitization or parameterization. An attacker can therefore alter the intended SQL logic, bypassing filters or extracting data outside the caller's authorization scope.

Dell describes the primary consequence as information exposure. Because OpenManage Enterprise stores server credentials, inventory data, alerts, and configuration state, extracted data can be reused for lateral movement into the managed infrastructure.

Root Cause

The root cause is untrusted input concatenated into SQL statements without parameter binding or strict input validation. When user-controlled values flow into query construction, SQL metacharacters change the query's structure. Fixed builds at version 4.7.0 and later address the flaw by neutralizing these special elements before query execution.

Attack Vector

Exploitation is remote and requires low privileges but no user interaction. An authenticated attacker sends crafted parameters to a vulnerable endpoint in the OpenManage Enterprise web application. The malicious payload modifies the underlying SQL query and returns data or triggers actions the attacker would otherwise be unable to perform.

No public proof-of-concept, exploit code, or evidence of in-the-wild exploitation is currently associated with this CVE. Refer to the Dell Security Update Advisory for technical details.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-71176

Indicators of Compromise

Unusual SQL metacharacters such as single quotes, UNION, --, or ; in HTTP request parameters targeting OpenManage Enterprise endpoints
Unexpected authentication activity from low-privileged OpenManage Enterprise accounts followed by large database response payloads
Application or database error messages referencing SQL syntax in OpenManage Enterprise logs

Detection Strategies

Inspect web server and application logs for anomalous query strings and POST bodies sent to the OpenManage Enterprise console
Correlate authenticated session activity with abnormal database query volume or duration
Deploy web application firewall signatures tuned for SQL injection patterns against the management interface

Monitoring Recommendations

Alert on repeated 4xx/5xx responses from OpenManage Enterprise endpoints, which often accompany injection probing
Monitor egress from the OpenManage Enterprise host for outbound connections to unfamiliar destinations
Track privilege changes and credential access events initiated from OpenManage Enterprise service accounts

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-71176

Immediate Actions Required

Upgrade Dell OpenManage Enterprise to version 4.7.0 or later as directed in the vendor advisory
Restrict network access to the OpenManage Enterprise console to trusted management networks only
Review and reduce the number of low-privileged accounts with remote access to the console
Rotate credentials stored within OpenManage Enterprise if compromise is suspected

Patch Information

Dell has released fixed builds addressing this vulnerability. Apply the update referenced in the Dell Security Update Advisory DSA-2026-359. Verify the running version after upgrade and confirm all appliance nodes are patched.

Workarounds

Place the OpenManage Enterprise console behind a reverse proxy or web application firewall enforcing SQL injection protections
Enforce multi-factor authentication and least-privilege role assignments to reduce the population of accounts capable of exploitation
Segment the management network so only authorized administrator workstations can reach the console

bash

# Verify installed Dell OpenManage Enterprise version and confirm it is 4.7.0 or later
curl -sk https://<ome-host>/api/ApplicationService/Info \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>" | jq '.Version'