Dell PowerProtect Data Manager up to 19.22 REST API input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager. It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component REST API. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-46738. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component REST API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

It is possible to read the advisory at dell.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-46738 since 05/17/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/22/2026).

Upgrading to version 20.2.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7

VulDB Base Score: 9.1
VulDB Temp Score: 8.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: PowerProtect Data Manager 20.2.0.0

Timelineinfo

05/17/2026 CVE reserved
07/22/2026 +66 days Advisory disclosed
07/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dell.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-46738 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-46738
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-382375

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2026 18:06
Changes: 07/22/2026 18:06 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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