CRITICAL CVSS 10.0
Published: 2026-02-17

CVE-2026-22769

dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines Security Advisory (CVE-2026-22769)
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Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-22769 impacting dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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 v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product dell / recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-798

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-22769 impacting dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-22769.yaml
id: cve-2026-22769

info:
  name: dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-22769 affecting dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines.
    Evaluation: Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1, contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability. This is considered critical as an...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-22769
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2026-22769
    cwe-id: CWE-798
  tags: cve,cve-2026-22769,dell,recoverpoint_for_virtual_,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-22769.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-22769
# Target: dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines | CVSS: 10.0 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-22769 (dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-22769.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-22769
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install recoverpoint_for_virtual_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade recoverpoint_for_virtual_ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update recoverpoint_for_virtual_

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i recoverpoint_for_virtual_ 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i recoverpoint_for_virtual_

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-22769 in dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-22769?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-22769?

CVE-2026-22769 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-22769
Weakness CWE-798
Vendor dell
Product recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines
Published 2026-02-17
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H