CVE-2025-36598

Medium

Description

Dell Avamar, versions prior to 19.12 with patch 338905, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Security. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to upload malicious files.

SeverityMedium

CVSS6.5

Exploit probability—

ProductAvamar Virtual Edition

PublishedFeb 17, 2026

First seenFeb 17, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal

How to fix

Update

Dell Avamar Virtual Edition9.12 with CHF 338905 or later or later
Dell PowerProtect DP Series Appliance (IDPA)2.7.9 with AV CHF 338905 or later

Vendor advisories

dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000347698/dsa-2025-271-security-update-for-dell-avamar-and-dell-avamar-virtual-edition-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Dell Avamar Virtual Edition	19.8 through 19.12 ≤ v < 9.12 with CHF 338905 or later	9.12 with CHF 338905 or later
Dell PowerProtect DP Series Appliance (IDPA)	v < 2.7.9 with AV CHF 338905	2.7.9 with AV CHF 338905

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