CVE-2026-79938

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.

CVSS v3 7.6 HIGH

7.6^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 4.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501456/dsa-2026-370-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-cyber-recovery-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_cyber_recovery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-26 20:18

Updated : 2026-09-01 16:08

NVD link : CVE-2026-79938

Mitre link : CVE-2026-79938

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-79938

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Products Affected

dell

powerprotect_cyber_recovery

CWE

CWE-287

Improper Authentication

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