CVE-2026-40712: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-40712 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions before 20.2.0.0. The flaw exists in the REST API and can be exploited by an attacker with high privileges and remote access to elevate their privileges further. The vulnerability has a critical CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow the attacker to perform unauthorized actions beyond their original permissions.
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 the REST API to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity from high privileged accounts.
CVE-2026-40712: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
Description
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40712 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions before 20.2.0.0. The flaw exists in the REST API and can be exploited by an attacker with high privileges and remote access to elevate their privileges further. The vulnerability has a critical CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow the attacker to perform unauthorized actions beyond their original permissions.
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 the REST API to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity from high privileged accounts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T05:04:31.837Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a60eb079c2644c7f84f6a35
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 16:08:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:51:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/05/2026, 06:19:31 UTC
Views: 76
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