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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Low-privileged network authentication required; integrity-only impact from authorization bypass with no confidentiality or availability exposure.
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Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions 20.2.0.0 and below, contain an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in the REST API. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.
AnalysisAI
Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in the REST API of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions 20.2.0.0 and below allows a low-privileged authenticated remote attacker to bypass protection mechanisms and perform integrity-impacting actions beyond their authorized scope. The CVSS vector (PR:L, I:H, C:N, A:N) confirms the impact is confined to unauthorized modification of data or configuration - there is no confidentiality or availability exposure. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | A valid low-privileged account on the Dell PowerProtect Data Manager instance is required, as reflected by PR:L in the CVSS vector - anonymous or unauthenticated exploitation is not possible. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 6.5 score with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N accurately characterizes a meaningful but bounded integrity risk. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Apply the update identified in Dell Security Advisory DSA-2026-368 (https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501452/dsa-2026-368-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-multiple-vulnerabilities); consult the advisory directly for the exact patched version number, as it is not specified in currently available data. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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EUVD-2026-70327
GHSA-gvr7-j885-xj8m