Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. (CVE-2026-40714)
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0 contain an improper input validation vulnerability. This flaw could be exploited by a high privileged attacker with remote access to elevate their privileges. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-20 and carries a high severity rating. No patch or remediation information is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-40714 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager affecting versions before 20.2.0.0. A remote attacker with high privileges could exploit this issue to achieve elevation of privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a high privileged remote attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining greater control over the affected system. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available.
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. (CVE-2026-40714)
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0 contain an improper input validation vulnerability. This flaw could be exploited by a high privileged attacker with remote access to elevate their privileges. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-20 and carries a high severity rating. No patch or remediation information is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40714 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager affecting versions before 20.2.0.0. A remote attacker with high privileges could exploit this issue to achieve elevation of privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a high privileged remote attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining greater control over the affected system. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-468h-f89p-mhw3
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-40714"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a6151289c2644c7f8da63f9
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:24:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 23:58:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 02:51:52 UTC
Views: 3
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