CVE-2026-40712

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

CVSS v3 9.1 CRITICAL

9.1^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.3 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000488847/dsa-2026-287-security-update-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_data_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-07-22 16:17

Updated : 2026-07-29 17:40

NVD link : CVE-2026-40712

Mitre link : CVE-2026-40712

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-40712

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Products Affected

dell

powerprotect_data_manager

CWE

CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

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