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Risk scores
| CVSS metric | What it means |
|---|---|
| Attack vector (AV:N) | Network: reachable remotely |
| Attack complexity (AC:L) | Low complexity |
| Privileges required (PR:N) | No privileges required |
| User interaction (UI:N) | No user interaction |
| Scope (S:C) | Scope changed: impact spreads beyond the component |
| Confidentiality (C:H) | High confidentiality impact |
| Integrity (I:H) | High integrity impact |
| Availability (A:H) | High availability impact |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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About Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs)
CVE-2026-22769 affects Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs), a product from Dell. Before acting, confirm where Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) runs in your estate, who owns it and whether it is reachable from the internet, because exposure decides real risk more than the score alone.
What the flaw is
In plain terms: 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.
The weakness class is Hard Coded Credentials. A password or key is built into the software.
Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, so treat it as an active threat and patch immediately.
Affected versions and timeline
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) |
| Affected versions | Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines before 6.0; Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines 6.0 |
| Published | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Last modified | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Added to CISA KEV | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Assigning CNA | security_alert@emc.com |
How to detect it
- Inventory every instance of Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) and record the running version against the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Review logs on affected systems for unusual requests, errors or new processes around the vulnerable function.
- Confirm with an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner has a check for this CVE.
How to fix it
- Apply the fixed version of Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) named in the vendor advisory.
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and put it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
- Rescan after the change to prove the exposure is gone, then close the ticket.
CTEM action plan
| CTEM stage | What to do for this CVE |
|---|---|
| Scope | Add every business service that depends on Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) to the current CTEM cycle. |
| Discover | Find all instances, including shadow and cloud deployments, and record versions and exposure. |
| Prioritize | Known exploited, so top priority. |
| Validate | Confirm the flaw is reachable and exploitable in your environment and that compensating controls work. |
| Mobilize | Assign the fix to the asset owner with a due date matched to the priority, then verify closure. |
CWE References
- CWE-798: Hard Coded Credentials More CVEs with this weakness
- CWE-798: Hard Coded Credentials More CVEs with this weakness
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