CVE-2026-79939
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CVE-2026-79939 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Powerprotect Cyber Recovery | < 20.3.0.0 |
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