How severe is CVE-2026-74770?

CVE-2026-74770 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-74770 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-74770?

CVE-2026-74770 affects Dell Powerprotect One. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-74770?

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

When was CVE-2026-74770 published?

CVE-2026-74770 was published on 2026-08-26 and last updated on 2026-08-28.

CVE-2026-74770

CVE-2026-74770 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect One with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect One
Published: 2026-08-26
Last modified: 2026-08-28

Description

Dell PowerProtect One, versions 20.1.0.0 and below, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-74770?: Dell PowerProtect One, versions 20.1.0.0 and below, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-74770?: CVE-2026-74770 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-74770 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-74770?: CVE-2026-74770 affects Dell Powerprotect One. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74770?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-74770 published?: CVE-2026-74770 was published on 2026-08-26 and last updated on 2026-08-28.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000500902/dsa-2026-369-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-one-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_one:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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