Dell PowerProtect Data Manager up to 19.21 privileges assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager up to 19.21. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation results in privileges assignment. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-22268. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager up to 19.21. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges assignment vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-266. A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is available at dell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-22268 since 01/07/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/22/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 19.22 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges assignment
CWE: CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PowerProtect Data Manager 19.22

Timelineinfo

01/07/2026 CVE reserved
02/19/2026 +43 days Advisory disclosed
02/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/22/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dsa-2026-046
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-22268 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-22268
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-346746

Entryinfo

Created: 02/19/2026 11:21
Updated: 02/22/2026 00:46
Changes: 02/19/2026 11:21 (63), 02/22/2026 00:46 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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