CVE-2026-79939

Medium

Description

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions Prior to 20.3, contain an UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection.

SeverityMedium

CVSS5.8

Exploit probability—

ProductDell Powerprotect Cyber Recovery

PublishedAug 26, 2026

First seenAug 26, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-61CWE-61

How to fix

Update

dell powerprotect_cyber_recovery20.3.0.0 or later

Vendor advisories

dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501456/dsa-2026-370-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-cyber-recovery-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
dell powerprotect_cyber_recovery	v < 20.3.0.0	20.3.0.0

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