CVE-2026-22266
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Improper Verification Vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect REST API

Publication date: 2026-02-19

Last updated on: 2026-02-20

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass.

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Published
2026-02-19
Last Modified
2026-02-20
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-02-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-22266
EUVD
EUVD-2026-8337

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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerprotect_data_manager to 19.22 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-146 The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as expression or command delimiters when they are sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 19.22. It is an Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel issue in the REST API. Essentially, a high privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this flaw to bypass protection mechanisms.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a high privileged remote attacker to bypass protection mechanisms in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager. This could lead to unauthorized actions or access within the system, potentially compromising data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

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