Quick answers
- Is CVE-2026-46738 exploited in the wild?
- No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-46738 being exploited in the wild.
- How severe is CVE-2026-46738?
- Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.1, published 22 July 2026.
- Which products and versions are affected?
- Dell Powerprotect Data Manager prior to 20.2.0.0.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2026-46738?
- No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
- How is CVE-2026-46738 attacked?
- It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
- Am I affected by CVE-2026-46738?
- Check whether you run Dell Powerprotect Data Manager at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.
Technical details
An improper input validation vulnerability exists in the REST API of Dell PowerProtect Data Manager. The flaw is located within the input handling mechanisms of the API, where insufficient validation allows a high-privileged remote attacker to escalate their existing permissions. According to the CVSS vector, this vulnerability has a 'Changed' scope (S:C), meaning an exploit can impact components beyond the immediate security scope of the REST API. Attackers can achieve full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Users are advised to upgrade to version 20.2.0.0 or later to remediate this issue.
Affected products
- Dell PowerProtect Data Manager prior to 20.2.0.0
Timeline
- 2026-07-22: disclosed
- 2026-07-22: advisory