CVE-2026-28264
Incorrect Permission Assignment in Dell PowerProtect Agent Causes Data Exposure
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Dell
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dell | powerprotect_agent_service | to 20.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-732 | The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Agent Service versions prior to 20.1 and is due to incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource. This means that a low privileged attacker who has local access to the system could exploit this flaw.
Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to information exposure, allowing the attacker to access sensitive data they should not normally be able to see.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Agent Service allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially expose information due to incorrect permission assignments. Such information exposure could impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive data and prevention of unauthorized access.
However, specific details on how this vulnerability affects compliance with these standards are not provided in the available information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing a low privileged local attacker to gain access to sensitive information due to improper permission settings on a critical resource within the Dell PowerProtect Agent Service.
While the attacker cannot modify or disrupt the system (no integrity or availability impact), the confidentiality of information could be compromised.