CVE-2026-23501: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions 6.0.3 and 6.0.3.1 contain an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78). This flaw allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 7.2. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-23501 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, specifically versions 6.0.3 and 6.0.3.1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing a remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full command execution on the affected system by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict remote access to trusted users with high privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution.
CVE-2026-23501: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines
Description
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions 6.0.3 and 6.0.3.1 contain an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78). This flaw allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 7.2. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-23501 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, specifically versions 6.0.3 and 6.0.3.1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing a remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full command execution on the affected system by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict remote access to trusted users with high privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-13T18:05:59.425Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a85c708acd9273b493b3038
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 15:08:56 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 15:25:28 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 18:42:12 UTC
Views: 4
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