CVE entry · CVE-2026-22769
CVE-2026-22769: Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) Use of Hard-coded Credentials Vulnerability
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.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on February 18, 2026.
- Use by ransomware: not established so far.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: February 21, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs), including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.
References
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (www.dell.com)
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (www.dell.com)
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (cloud.google.com)
- NVD entry (NIST)
- CISA KEV catalog