CVE-2026-40712: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerabil

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-40712?

powerprotect data manager: upgrade to 20.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-40712 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40712 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-40712 affect?

CVE-2026-40712 affects powerprotect data manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). 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 Elevat

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-40712?

Priority 42/100. Critical severity

This month

CRITICAL 9.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-40712 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting powerprotect data manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2026-07-22
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-22 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell powerprotect data manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 20.2

Fixed in: 20.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powerprotect-data-manager || rpm -q powerprotect-data-manager || powerprotect-data-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 20.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade powerprotect-data-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade powerprotect-data-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · gnome-shell-extension-tiling-assistant · FIXED · 56-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-40712?

powerprotect data manager: upgrade to 20.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-40712 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40712 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-40712 affect?

CVE-2026-40712 affects powerprotect data manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). 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 Elevat

How urgent is CVE-2026-40712?

Priority 42/100. Critical severity

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