CVE-2026-28264
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Incorrect Permission Assignment in Dell PowerProtect Agent Causes Data Exposure

Publication date: 2026-04-08

Last updated on: 2026-06-02

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerProtect Agent Service, version(s) prior to 20.1, contain(s) an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.
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Published
2026-04-08
Last Modified
2026-06-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28264
EUVD
EUVD-2026-20449
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerprotect_data_manager to 20.1.0.0 (exc)
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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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Compliance Impact

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.

Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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