CVE-2026-44276: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Exposure of Sensitive Information to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-44276?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-44276 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44276 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-2026-44276 affect?

CVE-2026-44276 affects powerprotect data manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-44276?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.0UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44276 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) 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 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-44276?

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

Is CVE-2026-44276 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44276 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-2026-44276 affect?

CVE-2026-44276 affects powerprotect data manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this

How urgent is CVE-2026-44276?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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