CVE-2026-74771: CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Dell PowerProtect One
Description
Dell PowerProtect One versions 20.1.0.0 and below contain an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) that allows a low privileged remote attacker to manipulate information. This vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability but impacts integrity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Dell
PowerProtect One
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-74771 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect One (versions 20.1.0.0 and below) where a low privileged attacker with remote access can exploit a user-controlled key to bypass authorization controls. This leads to information tampering (integrity impact) without affecting confidentiality or availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key). No vendor advisory or patch is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges and remote access could exploit this vulnerability to tamper with information within the affected system. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. The overall severity is medium with an integrity impact only.
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 and monitor for suspicious activity related to authorization bypass attempts.
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: 6a8f4090acd9273b494e80a8
Added to database: 08/26/2026, 19:37:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 10:37:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 108
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