CVE-2026-22769: Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines…

Should you act?

Exploited: patch now if you run it

CISA has confirmed exploitation in the wild. This signal is computed from CISA KEV, EPSS and CVSS data; it is not an editorial verdict.

Yes, if you run Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs). CISA added this CVE to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-02-18, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild. US federal agencies must remediate by 2026-02-21; treat that as the outer limit, not the target.
EPSS 13.5%, percentile 96: FIRST’s model estimates a 13.5% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (very high). EPSS is a probability, not a verdict.
Remotely reachable with no login and no user interaction. If the vulnerable service is exposed to the internet, prioritize it.

What it is

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.

CISA’s summary

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.

Weakness type: CWE-798.

Product: Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) · Assigned by: dell · Published: 2026-02-17

Affected and fixed versions

Vendor	Product	Affected versions (per CVE record)
Dell	RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines	5.3 SP4 P1 < 6.0.3.1 HF1
Dell	RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines	6.0, 6.0 SP1, 6.0 SP1 P1, 6.0 SP1 P2, 6.0 SP2, 6.0 SP2 P1, 6.0 SP3, and 6.0 SP3 P1 < 6.0.3.1 HF1

Severity scores

Scored by	CVSS	Score	Vector
dell	3.1	10 Critical	`CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H`

Attack vector: network (remotely reachable)
Attack complexity: low
Privileges required: none (no login)
User interaction: none
Scope: changed (can affect other components)

CVSS measures how bad a flaw is if exploited, not how likely exploitation is. Read it next to the exploitation data below.

Exploitation and urgency

CISA KEV: added 2026-02-18; federal due date 2026-02-21. Known ransomware use: Unknown.
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 SSVC assessment: exploitation active, automatable yes, technical impact total.
FIRST EPSS (model of 2026-10-21): 13.53% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days; percentile 96.

Timeline

2026-02-17 — CVE record published by dell
2026-02-18 — Added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
2026-02-21 — CISA remediation deadline for US federal agencies
2026-02-26 — CVE record last updated

Sources and references

Original sources first. Version and fix details should always be confirmed against the vendor or project advisory.