CVE-2026-22267
Incorrect Privilege Assignment in Dell PowerProtect Enables Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-02-19
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: Dell
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dell | powerprotect_data_manager | to 19.22 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-266 | A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 19.22 and is classified as an Incorrect Privilege Assignment. It allows a low privileged attacker with remote access to potentially exploit the system and gain elevated privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to an attacker gaining higher privileges than intended, which may allow them to perform unauthorized actions. This can result in significant impact including integrity and availability of the system being compromised.
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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