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.
- Published Feb 17, 2026
- CVSS 10.0 critical
- 13.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
- In CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- A fix is available
Affected software
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