CVE-2026-79938: Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions prior to 20.3, contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-79938?

powerprotect cyber recovery: upgrade to 20.3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-79938 being exploited?

CVE-2026-79938 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-2026-79938 affect?

CVE-2026-79938 affects powerprotect cyber recovery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions prior to 20.3, contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2026-79938 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting powerprotect cyber recovery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions prior to 20.3, contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2026-08-26
Last modified	2026-09-01

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-09-01 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-26 20:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-01 16:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell powerprotect cyber recovery UPGRADE

Affected: < 20.3.0.0

Fixed in: 20.3.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powerprotect-cyber-recovery || rpm -q powerprotect-cyber-recovery || powerprotect-cyber-recovery --version

2. UPGRADE to 20.3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade powerprotect-cyber-recovery

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade powerprotect-cyber-recovery

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-2026-79938?

powerprotect cyber recovery: upgrade to 20.3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-79938 being exploited?

CVE-2026-79938 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-2026-79938 affect?

CVE-2026-79938 affects powerprotect cyber recovery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions prior to 20.3, contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

How urgent is CVE-2026-79938?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Software pages

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