Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) a Generation of Incorrect Security Tokens vulnerability in the IAM. (CVE-2026-49499)
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0 contain a vulnerability in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) component that causes generation of incorrect security tokens. This flaw could allow a low privileged remote attacker to elevate their privileges. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-49499 and is classified as high severity based on its impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-49499 affects Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions before 20.2.0.0. The vulnerability involves the generation of incorrect security tokens within the IAM system, which could be exploited remotely by an attacker with low privileges to gain elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges, allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access or control within the affected system. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected system and monitor for suspicious activity related to authentication tokens.
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) a Generation of Incorrect Security Tokens vulnerability in the IAM. (CVE-2026-49499)
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0 contain a vulnerability in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) component that causes generation of incorrect security tokens. This flaw could allow a low privileged remote attacker to elevate their privileges. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-49499 and is classified as high severity based on its impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-49499 affects Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions before 20.2.0.0. The vulnerability involves the generation of incorrect security tokens within the IAM system, which could be exploited remotely by an attacker with low privileges to gain elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges, allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access or control within the affected system. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected system and monitor for suspicious activity related to authentication tokens.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-7fmf-3wmg-8gc9
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-49499"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a6151269c2644c7f8da6325
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:24:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 23:57:53 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 2
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