CVE-2026-49499 Privilege escalation in PowerProtect Data Manager
A low-privileged remote attacker can exploit incorrect security token generation in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager to elevate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-49499?
CVE-2026-49499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, published on 22 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) a Generation of Incorrect Security Tokens vulnerability in the IAM. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Weakness: CWE-1270
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-49499?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Powerprotect Data Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2026-49499?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-49499 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-49499 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-49499 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-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-7fmf-3wmg-8gc9.