CVE-2026-22266 Security feature bypass in PowerProtect Data Manager
A high-privileged remote attacker can bypass protection mechanisms in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager via the REST API.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-22266?
CVE-2026-22266 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, published on 19 Feb 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass.
Weakness: CWE-146
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-22266?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Powerprotect Data Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22266?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-22266 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-22266 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-22266 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager
- CVE-2026-40712 Privilege escalation in PowerProtect Data Manager
- CVE-2026-46738 Privilege escalation in PowerProtect Data Manager
- CVE-2026-49499 Privilege escalation in PowerProtect Data Manager
- CVE-2025-43888 Information disclosure in PowerProtect Data Manager
- CVE-2024-22454 Auth bypass in PowerProtect Data Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9cwr-5hg5-h48h.