CVE-2026-22268
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Incorrect Privilege Assignment in Dell PowerProtect Causes DoS

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 Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service of a Dell Enterprise Support connection.

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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-2026-22268
EUVD
EUVD-2026-8335

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

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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 19.22 and is related to incorrect privilege assignment.

A low privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this issue.

Exploitation could lead to denial of service of a Dell Enterprise Support connection.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker remotely to cause a denial of service on the Dell Enterprise Support connection.

This could disrupt support services and potentially affect system availability.

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