CVE-2026-26942

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain(s) 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 arbitrary command execution with root privileges.

CVSS v3 6.7 MEDIUM

6.7^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000450699/dsa-2026-060-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_dp_series_appliance::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-20 17:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:26

NVD link : CVE-2026-26942

Mitre link : CVE-2026-26942

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-26942

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Products Affected

dell

data_domain_operating_system
powerprotect_dp_series_appliance

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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