Dell PowerProtect Data Manager up to 20.2.0.0 REST API improper authorization

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5.3$0-$5k0.94+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager up to 20.2.0.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component REST API. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-74769. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager up to 20.2.0.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code of the component REST API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

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.

It is possible to read the advisory at dell.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-74769 since 08/16/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. 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 09/03/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 20.3.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / 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 20.3.0.0

Timelineinfo

08/16/2026 CVE reserved
09/03/2026 +18 days Advisory disclosed
09/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dell.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-74769 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-74769
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-398339

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2026 10:53
Changes: 09/03/2026 10:53 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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