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CVE-2026-22769

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) Use of Hard-coded Credentials

10.0 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 13.3%
  1. Published17 Feb 2026
  2. Added to CISA KEV18 Feb 2026
  3. Remediation due21 Feb 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) contains an use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the underlying operating system and root-level persistence.

Added to KEV: 18 Feb 2026Federal remediation due: 21 Feb 2026

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines< 6.0 · 6.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines≥ 6.0

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-22769 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-22769 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 18 Feb 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-22769?

CVE-2026-22769 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 13.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-22769?

Affected products include Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22769?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines 6.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.