How severe is CVE-2026-22266?

CVE-2026-22266 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-22266 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-22266?

CVE-2026-22266 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22266?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-22266 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22266 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8337.

When was CVE-2026-22266 published?

CVE-2026-22266 was published on 2026-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22266

CVE-2026-22266 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-146.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-8337
Weakness: CWE-146
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Data Manager
Published: 2026-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22266?: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass.
How severe is CVE-2026-22266?: CVE-2026-22266 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-22266 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22266?: CVE-2026-22266 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22266?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22266 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22266 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8337.
When was CVE-2026-22266 published?: CVE-2026-22266 was published on 2026-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000429778/dsa-2026-046-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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