What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22266?

CVE-2026-22266 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Powerprotect Data Manager are affected by CVE-2026-22266?

CVE-2026-22266 presents moderate security risk rated CVSS 4.7. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-22266?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Powerprotect Data Manager CVE-2026-22266

MEDIUM

Improper Neutralization of Expression/Command Delimiters (CWE-146)

2026-02-19 security_alert@emc.com

Authentication Bypass Dell Powerprotect Data Manager

4.7

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.7 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2026 - 10:16 nvd

MEDIUM 4.7

DescriptionCVE.org

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass.

AnalysisAI

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 19.22 contain improper verification of communication channels in the REST API, allowing high-privileged remote attackers to bypass security protections. The vulnerability requires administrative credentials but carries no patch availability, creating ongoing risk for affected deployments.

Technical ContextAI

Affects Powerprotect Data Manager. Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass.