How severe is CVE-2026-22269?

CVE-2026-22269 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-2026-22269 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-22269?

CVE-2026-22269 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22269?

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

Does CVE-2026-22269 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22269 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8336.

When was CVE-2026-22269 published?

CVE-2026-22269 was published on 2026-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22269

CVE-2026-22269 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-940.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-8336
Weakness: CWE-940
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-2026-22269?: 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-2026-22269?: CVE-2026-22269 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-2026-22269 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22269?: CVE-2026-22269 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22269?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22269 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22269 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8336.
When was CVE-2026-22269 published?: CVE-2026-22269 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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