Dell PowerProtect DM <20.2.0.0: IMP IN REST API -> Priv Escalation
CVE-2026-40712 Published on July 22, 2026
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-40712 is exploitable with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-40712
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Affected Versions
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager:- Before 20.2.0.0 or later is affected.
Exploit Probability
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