Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) Use of Hard-coded Credentials Vulnerability
Dell — RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines
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.
10.0
13.1%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Feb 17, 2026
- Modified
- Feb 26, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Feb 18, 2026
- Federal patch due
- Feb 21, 2026
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.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2026-22769, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2026-22769 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-22769?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-22769?
CVE-2026-22769 has a CVSS base score of 10.0 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2026-22769 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2026-22769 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Feb 18, 2026, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2026-22769?
13.1% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 13.1% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (96% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-22769?
CVE-2026-22769 is classified under CWE-798 (CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials).
Cross-checked against
Impactr finds and proves whether CVE-2026-22769 - or flaws like it - are actually reachable in your own web apps and APIs, with a reproducible exploit as evidence.
Join the waitlist