CVE-2026-22762

CVE-2026-22762 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

Dell Avamar Server and Avamar Virtual Edition, versions prior to 19.10 SP1 with CHF338912, contain an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Security. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary file delete.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22762?
Dell Avamar Server and Avamar Virtual Edition, versions prior to 19.10 SP1 with CHF338912, contain an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Security. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary file delete.
How severe is CVE-2026-22762?
CVE-2026-22762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-22762 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22762?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22762 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-22762 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7836.
When was CVE-2026-22762 published?
CVE-2026-22762 was published on 2026-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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