CVE-2026-40712
CRITICAL 9.1 ALL-YEARSDell 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.
ELEVATED IMPACT
Severe if exploited (CVSS 9.1), but no confirmed exploitation. Patch on a normal cadence.
Exploitation likelihood
0.3%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 28th percentile
○ In CISA KEV○ Public exploit / PoC◆ SSVC: exploitation none, automatable no
Impact if exploited
9.1CVSS 3.1 · CRITICAL · CNA
- ConfidentialityHigh
- IntegrityHigh
- AvailabilityHigh
What an attacker needs
- ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
- ⚠Privileges: Requires an admin / high-privilege account
- ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
- ✓Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable
✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it
Proof of concept & exploit code
No public exploit or proof-of-concept code is catalogued for this CVE (no ExploitDB, Nuclei, or CISA-KEV entry). It may still exist — search GitHub or check the references below.
Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-20: : Improper Input Validation
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Known Affected Software Configurations
| Vendor | Product | Version range |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Powerprotect Data Manager | < 20.2 |
All CVSS metrics
- CRITICAL 9.1 v3.1 · CNA Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - CRITICAL 9.1 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - HIGH 7.2 v3.1 · NVD Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H