Powerprotect Data Manager
CVE-2026-22267
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate as low-privileged user
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ExploitSend crafted remote request
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ExecutionTrigger privilege assignment flaw
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ImpactEscalate to higher privileges
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Privilege assignment review
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| Exploitation Conditions | Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 19.22 with low-privileged user account access and network connectivity to the management interface. |
| Impact | CVSS 8.1 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could exploit this flaw, Elevation of privileges. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 19.22 contain an incorrect privilege assignment flaw that allows remote attackers with low-level credentials to escalate their privileges on affected systems. The vulnerability requires network access and valid authentication but no user interaction, making it exploitable by insiders or attackers who have obtained legitimate credentials. No patch is currently available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges. [CVSS 8.1 HIGH]
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Affects Powerprotect Data Manager. Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Executive ViewAI
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager installations prior to version 19.22 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows remote attackers with low-level access to gain elevated system permissions. This poses a critical risk to backup and data protection infrastructure, potentially compromising the security of backup data across the entire organization.
Implement strict network segmentation isolating PowerProtect Data Manager to trusted administrator networks only; enforce multi-factor authentication for all administrative access; disable unnecessary remote access protocols; implement role-based access control with minimal privilege assignment; enable comprehensive audit logging of all administrative activities; consider deploying a WAF or API gateway in front of management interfaces to restrict access by source IP; monitor for suspicious privilege escalation attempts in system logs.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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