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Vulnerability record · CVE-2022-32481 · published 7 July 2022

CVE-2022-32481: Dell powerprotect cyber recovery vulnerability

Dell · Powerprotect Cyber Recovery

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions prior to 19.11, contain a privilege escalation vulnerability on virtual appliance deployments. A lower-privileged authenticated user can chain docker commands to escalate privileges to root leading to complete system takeover.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.24% · top 86.1%
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 7.2
0.24%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions prior to 19.11, contain a privilege escalation vulnerability on virtual appliance deployments. A lower-privileged authenticated user can chain docker commands to escalate privileges to root leading to complete system takeover.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://support.emc.com/kb/000201213 PatchVendor Advisory
https://support.emc.com/kb/000201213 PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2022-32481), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.