CVE-2026-22769
Hardcoded Credential in Dell RecoverPoint VM Enables Root Access
Publication date: 2026-02-17
Last updated on: 2026-02-18
Assigner: Dell
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dell | recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines | 6.0 |
| dell | recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines | 6.0 |
| dell | recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines | 6.0 |
| dell | recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines | 6.0 |
| dell | recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines | 6.0 |
| dell | recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines | 6.0 |
| dell | recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines | to 6.0 (exc) |
| dell | recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines | 6.0 |
| dell | recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines | 6.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-798 | The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1, contains a hardcoded credential vulnerability. This means that the software includes fixed credentials embedded in its code that cannot be changed by users.
An unauthenticated remote attacker who knows these hardcoded credentials could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the underlying operating system.
This access could allow the attacker to achieve root-level persistence, meaning they could maintain control over the system at the highest privilege level.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have a critical impact because it allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized root-level access to the system.
Such access could lead to complete compromise of the affected system, including the ability to manipulate data, disrupt services, or use the system as a foothold for further attacks.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Dell recommends that customers upgrade Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines to version 6.0.3.1 HF1 or later.
Applying the available remediations as soon as possible is advised to prevent exploitation of the hardcoded credential vulnerability.