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CVE-2026-79938

HIGH 7.6

Published 2026-08-26 · Last modified 2026-08-27

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions prior to 20.3, contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.6), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 16th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7.6CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityLow
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityLow

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ⚠Privileges: Requires a low-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

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Affected

Vendors Dell

Products Power Protect Cyber Recovery Cyber Recovery Powerprotect Cyber Recovery

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-287: : Improper Authentication

CVSS vector

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

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
DellPowerprotect Cyber Recovery< 20.3.0.0

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 7.6 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
  • HIGH 7.6 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
  • HIGH 8.8 v3.1 · NVD Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Advisories

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS