CVE-2026-79938
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Improper Authentication in Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-79938, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-26

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions prior to 20.3, contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

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Published
2026-08-26
Last Modified
2026-08-26
Generated
2026-08-27
AI Q&A
2026-08-27
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
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Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerprotect_cyber_recovery to 20.3 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery versions before 20.3 have an Improper Authentication vulnerability. A low-privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery versions prior to 20.3 for improper authentication. Review system logs for unauthorized remote access attempts or unusual privilege escalation events. Verify network traffic patterns for anomalies linked to remote exploitation.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data or perform unauthorized actions on affected systems. It may lead to data breaches, loss of confidentiality, or further compromise of network resources.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, potentially violating compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations may face legal penalties or reputational damage if such breaches occur.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery to version 20.3 or later to address the improper authentication vulnerability. Ensure remote access is restricted to authorized users only and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

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