MEDIUM
CVE-2026-22268
CWE-266Published: February 19, 2026· Updated: Feb 20, 2026
6.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.2th
Official Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) prior to 19.22, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service of a Dell Enterprise Support connection.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-22268 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.3.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Dell1 product
powerprotect data manager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-22268
CVSS Score6.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-266
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedFeb 19, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-22268 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.