CVE-2026-22769: Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) Use of Hard-coded Credentials Vulnerability

In short

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) has a weakness classified as use of hard-coded credentials (CWE-798). CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-02-18. NVD lists CVSS 3.1 at 10 CRITICAL.

What it is

“Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) contains an use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the underlying operating system and root-level persistence.” — CISA KEV, retrieved 2026-11-01

“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.” — NVD, retrieved 2026-11-01

Who is affected

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs). NVD lists the following versions as affected:

• Versions before 6.0
• Versions version 6.0

Exploitation status

CISA KEV added: 2026-02-18. Known ransomware campaign use: Not reported by CISA. Due date CISA set for US federal civilian agencies: 2026-02-21.

Scores

NVD CVSS 3.1: 10 CRITICAL; vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H; source [email protected].

EPSS by FIRST: 13.53%; percentile 96.45; score date 2026-10-31. EPSS estimates the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

CWE: CWE-798.

Timeline

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.” — CISA KEV

What to do

• Confirm whether you run Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) and which version.
• Apply the vendor update or mitigation in the advisory.
• Follow CISA’s required action.
• Review the vendor guidance on signs of compromise.
• Track the fix through completion.

References

• Patch, Vendor Advisory: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000426773/dsa-2026-079
• NVD detail
• CVE.org record
• CISA KEV catalog

Sources and dates

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, version 2026.10.30; retrieved 2026-11-01. CISA KEV data: CC0 1.0. No endorsement by CISA.

NVD retrieved: 2026-11-01. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

EPSS scores by FIRST; score date 2026-10-31.