CVE-2026-79939
Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery UNIX Symbolic Link Following Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 26, 2026, 8:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 26, 2026, 8:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-79939
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | c550e75a-17ff-4988-97f0-544cde3820fe | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery to version 20.3 or later.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates immediately.
- Restrict local access for low-privileged users.
- Review system logs for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-79939.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501456/dsa-2026-370-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-cyber-recovery-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-79939 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-79939
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-61 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/79xxx/CVE-2026-79939.json">CVE-2026-79939</a> Added Reference https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501456/dsa-2026-370-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-cyber-recovery-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities