CVE-2026-68860: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions 20.2.0.0 and below, contain a Reliance on Data/Memory Layout vulnerab

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-68860?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-68860 being exploited?

CVE-2026-68860 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-2026-68860 affect?

CVE-2026-68860 affects powerprotect data manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions 20.2.0.0 and below, contain a Reliance on Data/Memory Layout vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Launch of phishing attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-68860?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-68860 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) 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 20.2.0.0 and below, contain a Reliance on Data/Memory Layout vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Launch of phishing attacks.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-188
Published	2026-09-03
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-03 13:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 23:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell powerprotect data manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 20.2

Fixed in: newer than 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 newer than 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-2026-68860?

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

Is CVE-2026-68860 being exploited?

CVE-2026-68860 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-2026-68860 affect?

CVE-2026-68860 affects powerprotect data manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions 20.2.0.0 and below, contain a Reliance on Data/Memory Layout vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Launch of phishing attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2026-68860?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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