CVE-2026-74769: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions 20.2.0.0 and below, contain an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-74769?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-74769 being exploited?

CVE-2026-74769 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-2026-74769 affect?

CVE-2026-74769 affects powerprotect data manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions 20.2.0.0 and below, contain an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in the REST API. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism by

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-74769?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-74769 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in the REST API. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
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 23:23 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-2026-74769?

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

Is CVE-2026-74769 being exploited?

CVE-2026-74769 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-2026-74769 affect?

CVE-2026-74769 affects powerprotect data manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions 20.2.0.0 and below, contain an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in the REST API. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism by

How urgent is CVE-2026-74769?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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