Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager before version 20.2.0.0 can create incorrect IAM security tokens. A remotely connected, low-privileged attacker could potentially gain elevated privileges and compromise sensitive data, system integrity, or availability. The reported CVSS score is 8.8, making remediation urgent where affected systems are reachable by untrusted or broadly accessible networks.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority remediation because a low-privileged remote user could potentially gain elevated control with severe business impact. Prioritize reachable, externally exposed, or credential-rich deployments. Patch promptly, restrict access during the remediation window, and review account and privilege activity for possible misuse.
Technical view
CVE-2026-49499 is a CWE-1270 incorrect-security-token vulnerability in PowerProtect Data Manager IAM. Exploitation requires remote network access and existing low-level privileges, but no user interaction or unusual complexity. Successful exploitation could elevate privileges with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The supplied record identifies versions before 20.2.0.0 as vulnerable.
Likely exposure
Exposure exists where PowerProtect Data Manager versions earlier than 20.2.0.0 are deployed and low-privileged accounts can reach the service remotely. Internet exposure, shared administrative networks, excessive account issuance, or compromised credentials would increase practical risk. The supplied evidence does not identify specific exposed interfaces, ports, configurations, or deployment counts.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates network-based, low-complexity exploitation requiring low privileges and no user interaction. The source bundle does not establish public exploit availability or observed attacks. This CVE is not identified as a CISA KEV entry in the supplied record, so active exploitation should not be claimed.
Researcher notes
The public description is limited to incorrect token generation within IAM and does not explain the flawed token property, affected endpoint, or privilege boundary. Avoid assuming authentication bypass or a specific administrative role. The affected-data field is internally sparse, but the description clearly states that releases before 20.2.0.0 are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory PowerProtect Data Manager instances and identify versions earlier than 20.2.0.0.
- Apply Dell's security update to version 20.2.0.0 or later following compatibility review.
- Restrict management and IAM access to trusted networks and authorized administrators.
- Review and reduce low-privileged accounts until remediation is complete.
- Consult Dell's advisory for deployment-specific instructions and additional vulnerabilities covered.
Validation and detection
- Confirm every instance reports version 20.2.0.0 or later after updating.
- Verify management and IAM interfaces are inaccessible from untrusted networks.
- Audit low-privileged accounts, recent role changes, and unexpected administrative activity.
- Check monitoring records for suspicious authentication or privilege-elevation events.
- Retest access controls using authorized, non-destructive validation procedures.
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9dellVulnerability scoring details
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8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000488847/dsa-2026-287-security-update-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilitiesCVE reference, dell · vendor-advisory
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Generation of Incorrect Security Tokens
Generation of Incorrect Security Tokens represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.