CVE-2026-22764
📋 TL;DR
Dell OpenManage Network Integration versions before 3.9 have an improper authentication vulnerability that allows low-privileged remote attackers to access sensitive information. This affects organizations using Dell's network management software for monitoring and configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dell OpenManage Network Integration (OMNI)
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attacker gains unauthorized access to sensitive network configuration data, credentials, or management information, potentially enabling further network compromise.
Likely Case
Low-privileged user or attacker accesses information they shouldn't have permission to view, such as network device configurations or management data.
If Mitigated
Information exposure limited to non-critical data due to network segmentation and access controls.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires low-privileged access but is likely straightforward once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 3.9 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000420893/dsa-2026-045-security-update-for-dell-openmanage-network-integration-omni-vulnerabilities
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Dell OpenManage Network Integration version 3.9 or later from Dell support site. 2. Backup current configuration. 3. Install the update following Dell's installation guide. 4. Restart the service or system as required.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allRestrict network access to OMNI systems to authorized management networks only
Access Control Tightening
allReview and minimize low-privileged user accounts with access to OMNI systems
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can reach OMNI systems
- Monitor authentication logs for suspicious access patterns and failed attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check OMNI version via web interface or command line. Versions below 3.9 are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check OMNI web interface or consult Dell documentation for version checking commands specific to your deployment.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm OMNI version is 3.9 or higher after update installation.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual authentication patterns
- Access to sensitive endpoints by low-privileged users
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful access
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected connections to OMNI management ports from unauthorized sources
- Traffic patterns indicating information gathering
SIEM Query:
source="omni_logs" AND (event_type="auth" AND user_privilege="low" AND resource_access="sensitive")