Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines up to 6.0.3.1 hard-coded credentials

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines up to 6.0.3.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in hard-coded credentials. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-22769. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines up to 6.0.3.1. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a hard-coded credentials vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-798. The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1, contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability. This is considered critical as an unauthenticated remote attacker with knowledge of the hardcoded credential could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to unauthorized access to the underlying operating system and root-level persistence. Dell recommends that customers upgrade or apply one of the remediations as soon as possible.

The weakness was presented by Peter Ukhanov as dsa-2026-079. The advisory is shared for download at dell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-22769 since 01/09/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/17/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1110.001.

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 02/18/2026 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 02/21/2026:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading to version 6.0.3.1 HF1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Zero-Day.cz (1077) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0437). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines

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Class: Hard-coded credentials
CWE: CWE-798 / CWE-259 / CWE-255
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.3.1 HF1

Timelineinfo

01/09/2026 CVE reserved
02/17/2026 +39 days Advisory disclosed
02/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/17/2026 +28 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dsa-2026-079
Researcher: Peter Ukhanov
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-22769 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-22769
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-346368
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0437 - Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen und potenziell Privilegieneskalation

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2026 21:11
Updated: 03/17/2026 02:18
Changes: 02/17/2026 21:11 (66), 02/18/2026 18:22 (13), 02/19/2026 09:09 (6), 02/21/2026 13:48 (11), 03/17/2026 02:18 (2)
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