CVE-2026-22769
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) Use of Hard-coded Credentials Vulnerability
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs)
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.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 18 February 2026. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 21 February 2026.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 13.5%, which is higher than 96.5% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-22769 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2026-22769.
What does CVE-2026-22769 affect?
CVE-2026-22769 affects Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs). 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 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 13.5%, higher than 96.5% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 21 February 2026.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2026-22769?
Apply the vendor patch for Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.