CVE-2026-49499: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) a Generation of Incorrect Security Toke

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-49499?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-49499 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49499 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-2026-49499 affect?

CVE-2026-49499 affects powerprotect data manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) a Generation of Incorrect Security Tokens vulnerability in the IAM. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-49499 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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) a Generation of Incorrect Security Tokens vulnerability in the IAM. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1270
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 ELN · ntpd-rs · FIXED · 1.7.2-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310

Fedora 46 · moby-engine · FIXED · 29.9.2-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-4856be87b3 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-4856be87b3

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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-2026-49499?

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

Is CVE-2026-49499 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49499 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-2026-49499 affect?

CVE-2026-49499 affects powerprotect data manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) a Generation of Incorrect Security Tokens vulnerability in the IAM. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to

How urgent is CVE-2026-49499?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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