CVE-2026-22762

Path Traversal Allowing Arbitrary File Deletion in Dell Avamar

Published Feb 17, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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History
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Title Path Traversal Allowing Arbitrary File Deletion in Dell Avamar
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Dell
Dell avamar Server
Dell avamar Virtual Edition
Dell powerprotect Dp Series Appliance (idpa)
Vendors & Products Dell
Dell avamar Server
Dell avamar Virtual Edition
Dell powerprotect Dp Series Appliance (idpa)
Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
dell
Published
Updated
Mar 6, 2026, 3:35 PM
Reserved
Jan 9, 2026, 6:05 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Feb 17, 2026, 8:22 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:20 AM