CVE-2026-22769

CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS10.0
Exploit probability—
ProductDell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs)
PublishedFeb 17, 2026
First seenFeb 17, 2026
Added to KEVFeb 18, 2026

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date: Feb 21, 2026
Update
  • dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines6.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machinesv < 6.0, 6.06.0

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