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CVE-2026-40714

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Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.2 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-22 16:17:19.423000
Last modified
2026-10-24 13:10:00.147000
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  "lastModified": "2026-10-24T13:10:00.147",
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