How severe is CVE-2022-26857?

CVE-2022-26857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26857 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26857?

CVE-2022-26857 affects Dell Openmanage Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26857?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-26857 published?

CVE-2022-26857 was published on 2022-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26857

CVE-2022-26857 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Openmanage Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Dell Openmanage Enterprise
Published: 2022-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell OpenManage Enterprise Versions 3.8.3 and prior contain an improper authorization vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass blocked functionalities and perform unauthorized actions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26857?: Dell OpenManage Enterprise Versions 3.8.3 and prior contain an improper authorization vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass blocked functionalities and perform unauthorized actions.
How severe is CVE-2022-26857?: CVE-2022-26857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26857 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26857?: CVE-2022-26857 affects Dell Openmanage Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26857?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-26857 published?: CVE-2022-26857 was published on 2022-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000197800/dsa-2022-077

Affected products (1)

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