CVE-2026-22768 Privilege escalation in AppSync

High 7.3 Published 1 Apr 2026 Updated 2 Apr 2026

A local low-privileged attacker can exploit incorrect permission assignments in Dell AppSync to elevate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-22768?

CVE-2026-22768 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell AppSync, published on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Dell AppSync, version(s) 4.6.0, contain(s) an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-22768?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Appsync.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22768?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-22768 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-22768 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-22768 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8rww-f9xj-r79r.