{"vulnerability": "cve-2026-40712", "sightings": [{"uuid": "efd66c0c-c61a-43ec-bacf-9ca641ee25db", "vulnerability_lookup_origin": "1a89b78e-f703-45f3-bb86-59eb712668bd", "author": "9f56dd64-161d-43a6-b9c3-555944290a09", "vulnerability": "CVE-2026-40712", "type": "seen", "source": "https://bsky.app/profile/stackflag.bsky.social/post/3mrarghp4mt2s", "content": "CVE-2026-40712 - powerprotect data manager\nDell PowerProtect Data Manager versions prior to 20.2.0.0 have a security issue that allows a skilled attacker to gain more control over the system. This is a concern because\u2026\n\nToo many irrelevant or confusing CVEs? Use stackflag.com\n\n#dell #CVE #infosec", "creation_timestamp": "2026-07-22T16:44:04.738449Z"}, {"uuid": "85e40e8b-879f-4650-95be-5d8a3204501f", "vulnerability_lookup_origin": "1a89b78e-f703-45f3-bb86-59eb712668bd", "author": "9f56dd64-161d-43a6-b9c3-555944290a09", "vulnerability": "CVE-2026-40712", "type": "seen", "source": "https://bsky.app/profile/thehackerwire.bsky.social/post/3mrasee4are2j", "content": "\ud83d\udd34 CVE-2026-40712 - Critical (9.1)\n\nDell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Validati...\n\nhttps://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-40712/\n\n#infosec #cybersecurity #CVE #vulnerability #security #patchstack", "creation_timestamp": "2026-07-22T17:00:47.509170Z"}, {"uuid": "5c6cbe8c-2d0f-418b-a3c7-a97e15579c8f", "vulnerability_lookup_origin": "1a89b78e-f703-45f3-bb86-59eb712668bd", "author": "9f56dd64-161d-43a6-b9c3-555944290a09", "vulnerability": "CVE-2026-40712", "type": "seen", "source": "https://bsky.app/profile/cve.skyfleet.blue/post/3mrauk2rmlh2o", "content": "CVE-2026-40712 - Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Improper Input Validation Vulnerability\nCVE ID : CVE-2026-40712\n \n Published : July 22, 2026, 4:17 p.m. | 19\u00a0minutes ago\n \n Description : Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, versions prior to 20.2.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Input Va...", "creation_timestamp": "2026-07-22T17:39:45.912333Z"}, {"uuid": "02819b67-7ed0-4c00-a54b-1ebd02124604", "vulnerability_lookup_origin": "1a89b78e-f703-45f3-bb86-59eb712668bd", "author": "9f56dd64-161d-43a6-b9c3-555944290a09", "vulnerability": "CVE-2026-40712", "type": "seen", "source": "https://infosec.exchange/users/offseq/statuses/116967055471102897", "content": "Dell PowerProtect Data Manager <20.2.0.0 is affected by CRITICAL CVE-2026-40712: improper input validation in REST API. High-priv remote attackers can escalate privileges. Restrict API access & monitor activity. https://radar.offseq.com/threat/dell-powerprotect-data-manager-versions-prior-to-20200-contains-an-improper-input-validation-31135864b390f1a1 #OffSeq #Dell #CVE202640712", "creation_timestamp": "2026-07-23T03:00:27.538572Z"}]}