🔴 CVE-2026-22769

Dell RecoverPoint for VMs contains hardcoded credentials allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root-level access to the underlying OS. This critical vulnerability is under active exploitation in the wild.

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HIGH_RISK
Risk Level
T1190
MITRE Technique
10.0
CVSS Score
NETWORK
Attack Vector
MEDIUM
Deployment Risk
No
Ransomware

📋 Vulnerability Details

Data Source: CIRCL

Confidence: HIGH

Exploitation Method: DIRECT_NETWORK

CVE Published: 2026-02-17

Added to CISA KEV: 2026-02-18 1 DAY BETWEEN CVE AND KEV

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Key Sources:

  • Dell RecoverPoint for VMs Zero-Day CVE-2026-22769 Exploited...

    The activity involves the exploitation of CVE-2026-22769 (CVSS score: 10.0), a case of hard-coded credentials affecting versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1. Other products, including RecoverPoint Classic, are not vulnerable to the flaw. "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 said in a bulletin released Tuesday.

  • CVE-2026-22769: Dell RecoverPoint Zero-Day Exploited — Analyst Advisory

    Critical unauthenticated hardcoded-credential vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint is under active exploitation. CVE-2026-22769 Immediate patching and network isolation recommended.

  • Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog - CISA

    For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. Organizations should use the KEV catalog as an input to their vulnerability management prioritization framework.How to use the KEV ...

  • CISA Adds Six Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

    CISA has added six new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-21510

  • CISA Adds Four Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

    CISA has added four new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.