CVE-2026-46737: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0 have an improper input validation vulnerability in the REST API. This flaw could allow a high-privileged remote attacker to execute code remotely. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-20 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, indicating medium severity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-46737 describes an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager's REST API. Versions before 20.2.0.0 are affected. A remote attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and high availability impact. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution by a high-privileged attacker, potentially compromising confidentiality and availability of the affected system. Integrity impact is low. The vulnerability affects the REST API component, which may be accessible remotely, increasing risk if high-privileged credentials are compromised or misused.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the REST API to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving high-privileged accounts. Follow Dell's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-46737: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0 have an improper input validation vulnerability in the REST API. This flaw could allow a high-privileged remote attacker to execute code remotely. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-20 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, indicating medium severity.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-46737 describes an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager's REST API. Versions before 20.2.0.0 are affected. A remote attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and high availability impact. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution by a high-privileged attacker, potentially compromising confidentiality and availability of the affected system. Integrity impact is low. The vulnerability affects the REST API component, which may be accessible remotely, increasing risk if high-privileged credentials are compromised or misused.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the REST API to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving high-privileged accounts. Follow Dell's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-17T17:04:27.066Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a60eb079c2644c7f84f6a38
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 16:08:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 16:22:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/22/2026, 17:36:08 UTC
Views: 8
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