CVE-2026-40712

CRITICAL

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager < 20.2.0.0 or later - Improper Input Validation

Title source: rule

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000488847/dsa-2026-287-security-update-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Scores

CVSS v3 9.1

EPSS 0.0035

EPSS Percentile 27.6%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

Details

CWE

CWE-20

Status published

Products (2)

Dell/PowerProtect Data Manager < 20.2.0.0 or later

dell/powerprotect_data_manager < 20.2

Published Jul 22, 2026

Tracked Since Jul 22, 2026