CVE-2026-44276 Dell CVE debrief

Who should care

System administrators and security teams responsible for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager should assess and apply necessary updates to prevent potential information exposure. They should also review the CVE record and NVD entry for additional information and context.

Technical summary

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain an Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure. The vulnerability is considered to have a medium CVSS score of 6. This issue affects Dell PowerProtect Data Manager installations where an attacker has local access, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure through the REST API. System administrators should assess the impact and apply necessary updates. Further verification with the vendor and review of the CVE record and NVD entry are recommended for additional context and guidance.

Defensive priority

Medium priority given the local access requirement and medium CVSS score of 6.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the vendor-provided patch for Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0.
• Restrict access to the REST API to only necessary personnel.
• Monitor for any suspicious activity related to information exposure.
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-22T16:17:22.593Z and was last modified on 2026-07-22T16:22:08.093Z. The NVD entry is currently Undergoing Analysis. This information is based on the CVE record and NVD entry. Further verification is recommended to confirm affected scope and severity.

Sources and references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.