CVE-2026-46738: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0 contain an improper input validation vulnerability in the REST API. This flaw allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to potentially elevate their privileges. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-20 and has a critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.1. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-46738 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in the REST API of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager. Versions before 20.2.0.0 are affected. A high privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this vulnerability to achieve elevation of privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, indicating critical impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to elevation of privileges by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially allowing unauthorized actions beyond their original permissions. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or workaround information is provided in the available data. Until a fix is available, restrict remote access to the REST API to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
CVE-2026-46738: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0 contain an improper input validation vulnerability in the REST API. This flaw allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to potentially elevate their privileges. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-20 and has a critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.1. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-46738 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in the REST API of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager. Versions before 20.2.0.0 are affected. A high privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this vulnerability to achieve elevation of privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, indicating critical impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to elevation of privileges by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially allowing unauthorized actions beyond their original permissions. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or workaround information is provided in the available data. Until a fix is available, restrict remote access to the REST API to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-p5gf-3w86-63p3
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-46738"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a6151289c2644c7f8da63ed
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 23:24:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 12:12:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/04/2026, 10:52:09 UTC
Views: 137
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