CVE-2026-46738 Privilege escalation in PowerProtect Data Manager
A high-privileged remote attacker can exploit improper input validation in the REST API to elevate privileges in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager.
- 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-2026-46738?
CVE-2026-46738 is a critical vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, published on 22 Jul 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-46738?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Powerprotect Data Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2026-46738?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-46738 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-46738 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-46738 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-2026-49499 Privilege escalation in PowerProtect Data Manager
- CVE-2025-43888 Information disclosure in PowerProtect Data Manager
- CVE-2024-22454 Auth bypass in PowerProtect Data Manager
- CVE-2023-28062 Missing authorization in PPDM Reporting (PowerProtect Data Manager)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5gf-3w86-63p3.