Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the REST API. (CVE-2026-40712)
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0 contain an improper input validation vulnerability in the REST API. This vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to potentially elevate their privileges. The issue is classified as critical due to its impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation information is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-40712 describes an improper input validation vulnerability in the REST API of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions before 20.2.0.0. A remote attacker with high privileges could exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges further. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 vector indicating network attack complexity is low, no user interaction is required, and it impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
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 REST API to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving privilege escalation attempts.
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the REST API. (CVE-2026-40712)
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0 contain an improper input validation vulnerability in the REST API. This vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to potentially elevate their privileges. The issue is classified as critical due to its impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation information is currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40712 describes an improper input validation vulnerability in the REST API of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions before 20.2.0.0. A remote attacker with high privileges could exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges further. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 vector indicating network attack complexity is low, no user interaction is required, and it impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
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 REST API to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving privilege escalation attempts.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-3wx7-p748-wxww
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-40712"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a6151289c2644c7f8da6403
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:24:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 23:58:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 03:51:52 UTC
Views: 17
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