What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22268?

CVE-2026-22268 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Powerprotect Data Manager are affected by CVE-2026-22268?

CVE-2026-22268 presents moderate security risk rated CVSS 6.3. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-22268?

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-2026-22268

MEDIUM

Incorrect Privilege Assignment (CWE-266)

2026-02-19 security_alert@emc.com

Denial Of Service Powerprotect Data Manager

6.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2026 - 10:16 nvd

MEDIUM 6.3

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 denial of service of a Dell Enterprise Support connection.

AnalysisAI

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 19.22 contain a privilege assignment flaw that allows low-privileged remote attackers to disrupt Enterprise Support connections, resulting in denial of service. Exploitation requires valid credentials and user interaction, and no patch is currently available. The vulnerability affects system availability rather than confidentiality or data integrity.

Technical ContextAI

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 denial of service of a Dell Enterprise Support connection.