CVE-2026-40714

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

CVSS v3 7.2 HIGH

7.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.2 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

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

24 Oct 2026, 13:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versiones anteriores a la 20.2.0.0, contiene una vulnerabilidad de validación de entrada incorrecta. Un atacante con altos privilegios y acceso remoto podría potencialmente explotar esta vulnerabilidad, lo que llevaría a una elevación de privilegios.

Information

Published : 2026-07-22 16:17

Updated : 2026-10-24 13:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-40714

Mitre link : CVE-2026-40714

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-40714

JSON object : View

Products Affected

dell

powerprotect_data_manager

CWE

CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

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