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CVE-2026-49499

Dell Powerprotect Data Manager vulnerability

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.42%
  1. Published22 Jul 2026

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) a Generation of Incorrect Security Tokens vulnerability in the IAM. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Dell Powerprotect Data Manager< 20.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-49499 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-49499 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.42%.

How severe is CVE-2026-49499?

CVE-2026-49499 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-49499?

Affected products include Dell Powerprotect Data Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49499?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Dell Powerprotect Data Manager 20.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-49499 against the real software inventory on every managed device, as each hourly inventory arrives. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.

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