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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-79938 · published 26 August 2026

CVE-2026-79938: Dell powerprotect cyber recovery improper authentication vulnerability

Dell · Powerprotect Cyber Recovery

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions prior to 20.3, contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

8.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.46% · top 62.9% CWE-287 · Improper authentication
8.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.46%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
1 Sep 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions prior to 20.3, contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501456/dsa-2026-370-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-cyber-recovery-mul Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-79938), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.