CVE-2026-26944

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges. Exploitation requires an authenticated user to perform a specific action.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

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::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system::::::::

History

26 Oct 2026, 21:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versiones 7.7.1.0 hasta 8.6, versión de lanzamiento LTS2025 8.3.1.0 hasta 8.3.1.20, versiones de lanzamiento LTS2024 7.13.1.0 hasta 7.13.1.60 contienen una vulnerabilidad de autenticación faltante para una función crítica. Un atacante no autenticado con acceso remoto podría potencialmente explotar esta vulnerabilidad, lo que llevaría a la ejecución arbitraria de comandos con privilegios de root. La explotación requiere que un usuario autenticado realice una acción específica.

Information

Published : 2026-04-20 16:16

Updated : 2026-10-26 21:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-26944

Mitre link : CVE-2026-26944

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-26944

JSON object : View

Products Affected

dell

powerprotect_dp_series_appliance
data_domain_operating_system

CWE

CWE-306

Missing Authentication for Critical Function

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