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CVE-2026-22269

4.7 · MEDIUM

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel vulnerability in the REST API.

Published Feb 19, 2026CWE-940EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2026-22269 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 19, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22269?

CVE-2026-22269 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 19, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-22269?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-22269?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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