CVE-2026-74769: CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
Description
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Dell
PowerProtect Data Manager
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-74769 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Manager's REST API in versions 20.2.0.0 and earlier. A remote attacker with low privileges could exploit this flaw to bypass protection mechanisms, potentially impacting the integrity of the system. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability but has a high impact on integrity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a low privileged remote attacker to bypass protection mechanisms, which could lead to unauthorized actions affecting system integrity. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or availability. No active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigations are provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-16T11:04:50.574Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9931f2acd9273b49adc4b7
Added to database: 09/03/2026, 08:38:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 11:31:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 90
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