Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions Prior to 20.3, contain an UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection.

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Local

Attack Complexity High

Privileges Required Low

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact Low

Integrity Impact High

Availability Impact Low

User Interaction None

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

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Solution

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Workaround

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References
Link Providers
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501456/dsa-2026-370-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-cyber-recovery-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities cve-icon cve-icon
History

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000

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Description Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions Prior to 20.3, contain an UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection.
Weaknesses CWE-61
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: dell

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-26T19:32:57.153Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T15:04:54.600Z

Link: CVE-2026-79939

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-26T20:18:14.263

Modified: 2026-08-26T20:18:14.263

Link: CVE-2026-79939

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