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Is CVE-2026-22769 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 18 Feb 2026

Gociux · Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2026-22769, Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) Use of Hard-coded Credentials Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 18 Feb 2026, 1 days after it was published. It affects Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs). If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 18 Feb 2026
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 5%very likely to be exploited
severity10CVSS 3.1 · critical
US federal due21 Feb 2026BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

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.

VendorDell (2 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductRecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs)
VulnerabilityDell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) Use of Hard-coded Credentials Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-798
Published17 Feb 2026
Added to KEV18 Feb 2026
Reported by (CNA)dell

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Dell CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 17 Feb 2026.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Dell.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2026-22769 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-22769 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 18 Feb 2026, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2026-22769 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22769?

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check Dell's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VMs) and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in February 2026 · Dell scorecard · act-now radar.

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