CVE-2026-22762
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Path Traversal in Dell Avamar Allows Remote Arbitrary File Deletion

Publication date: 2026-02-17

Last updated on: 2026-02-17

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Avamar Server and Avamar Virtual Edition, versions prior to 19.10 SP1 with CHF338912, contain an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Security. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary file delete.
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Published
2026-02-17
Last Modified
2026-02-17
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2026-06-16
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2026-02-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell avamar to 19.10_sp1 (exc)
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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell Avamar Server and Avamar Virtual Edition versions prior to 19.10 SP1 with CHF338912. It is an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory, also known as a 'Path Traversal' vulnerability. A highly privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this flaw to delete arbitrary files.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a high privileged remote attacker to delete arbitrary files on the affected system. This could lead to loss of important data or disruption of services.

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