Is CVE-2026-22762 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-22762 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-22762 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-22762 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22762?

CVE-2026-22762 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.05%.

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-22762

CWE-22Published: February 17, 2026· Updated: Feb 18, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.2th

Official Description

Dell Avamar Server and Avamar Virtual Edition, versions prior to 19.10 SP1 with CHF338912, contain an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Security. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary file delete.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-22762 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.