CVE-2026-23501: dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines OS Command Injection
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighAwaiting analysis
Published 19-08-2026Last modified 20-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-23501 is a high (CVSS 7.2) OS Command Injection vulnerability in dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.00%
0%100%
Low · +0.72 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 20-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell RecoverPoint for VMs, versions 6.0.3 and 6.0.3.1, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
2.00%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
80%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.72 pp
From 1.29% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score2.00%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell1 product
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/…Vendor Advisory