---
cve: "CVE-2026-40712"
severity: "CRITICAL"
cvss: 9.1
epss: "35%"
vendor: "Dell"
kev: false
exploited: false
published: "2026-07-22 15:28:15"
tags: [cve, security, critical]
source: tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier
exported: "2026-09-08T16:07:50+02:00"
---

# CVE-2026-40712

> 9.1 CRITICAL

## Beschreibung

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.

## CVSS-Vektor

```
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
```

| Metrik | Wert | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|
| AV Angriffsvektor | Netzwerk | bad |
| AC Komplexität | Gering | bad |
| PR Privilegien | Hoch | good |
| UI Interaktion | Keine | bad |
| S Scope | Verändert | bad |
| C Vertraulichkeit | Hoch | bad |
| I Integrität | Hoch | bad |
| A Verfügbarkeit | Hoch | bad |

## Referenzen

- <https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000488847/dsa-2026-287-security-update-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities>

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_Exportiert aus dem [tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier](https://tsecurity.de/cve?cve=CVE-2026-40712) · Datenquellen: EUVD (ENISA), NVD, OSV, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Exploit-DB, BSI BITS_