How severe is CVE-2026-22769?

CVE-2026-22769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-22769 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-22769 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-02-18, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-22769?

CVE-2026-22769 primarily affects Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22769?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2026-22769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7966. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2026-02-18).

When was CVE-2026-22769 published?

CVE-2026-22769 was published on 2026-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22769

CVE-2026-22769 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2026-02-18). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2026-02-18)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-7966
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2026-02-18)
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines
Published: 2026-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1, contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability. This is considered critical as an unauthenticated remote attacker with knowledge of the hardcoded credential could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to unauthorized access to the underlying operating system and root-level persistence. Dell recommends that customers upgrade or apply one of the remediations as soon as possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22769?: Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1, contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability. This is considered critical as an unauthenticated remote attacker with knowledge of the hardcoded credential could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to unauthorized access to the underlying operating system and root-level persistence. Dell recommends that customers upgrade or apply one of the remediations as soon as possible.
How severe is CVE-2026-22769?: CVE-2026-22769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-22769 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2026-22769 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-02-18, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22769?: CVE-2026-22769 primarily affects Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22769?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2026-22769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7966. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2026-02-18).
When was CVE-2026-22769 published?: CVE-2026-22769 was published on 2026-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp2_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp3_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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