CVE-2026-22769

Dell RecoverPoint Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability

Published Feb 17, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 10 Critical EPSS 13.3% KEV · Listed
Description
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1, contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability. This is considered critical as an unauthenticated remote attacker with knowledge of the hardcoded credential could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to unauthorized access to the underlying operating system and root-level persistence. Dell recommends that customers upgrade or apply one of the remediations as soon as possible.

Remediation

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Advisories

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History
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Title Dell RecoverPoint Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability
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Title Hardcoded Credential Enabling Root-Level Access in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines
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Title Hardcoded Credential Enabling Root-Level Access in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines
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Title Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability
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Title Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp2_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp3_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'active', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Metrics kev

{'dateAdded': '2026-02-18T00:00:00+00:00', 'dueDate': '2026-02-21T00:00:00+00:00'}

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First Time appeared Dell
Dell recoverpoint For Virtual Machines
Vendors & Products Dell
Dell recoverpoint For Virtual Machines
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1, contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability. This is considered critical as an unauthenticated remote attacker with knowledge of the hardcoded credential could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to unauthorized access to the underlying operating system and root-level persistence. Dell recommends that customers upgrade or apply one of the remediations as soon as possible.
Weaknesses CWE-798
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 10, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
dell
Published
Updated
Feb 26, 2026, 2:44 PM
Reserved
Jan 9, 2026, 6:05 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Feb 17, 2026, 8:22 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:20 AM