CVE-2026-22769
CRITICALCVSS v3
10
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
22.0%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1, contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability. This is considered critical as an unauthenticated remote attacker with knowledge of the hardcoded credential could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to unauthorized access to the underlying operating system and root-level persistence. Dell recommends that customers upgrade or apply one of the remediations as soon as possible.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 2/17/2026
- Last Modified
- 2/20/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-22769?
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1, contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability. This is considered critical as an unauthenticated remote attacker with knowledge of the hardcoded credential could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to unauthorized access to the underlying operating system and root-level persistence. Dell recommends that customers upgrade or apply one of the remediations as soon as possible.
Is CVE-2026-22769 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-22769 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 22.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-22769?
CVE-2026-22769 has a CVSS v3 base score of 10 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2026-22769 affecting your environment?
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