CVEsDellCVE-2026-86400Published Oct 28, 08:50 · Updated Oct 30, 17:18 UTC
9.8
CriticalCVSS 3.1 · from dell
CVE-2026-86400

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.40, LTS2026 release…

PowerProtect Data Domain · Improper authentication · CWE-287
AffectedPowerProtect Data Domain
FixUpdate to 8.9.0.0 or later, 7.13.1.90 or later, 8.3.1.50 or later, 8.6.1.30 or later or newer
PublishedOct 28, 08:50 · dell
ScoredOct 28 · 9.8 · dell
Exploit code publicNone known · checked 21:18 UTC
ExploitedNone known · CISA KEV checked 22:07 UTC

What we know

No known exploitation. CISA KEV, checked 22:07 UTC.
No public exploit code known. Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei, checked 21:18 UTC.
An attacker only needs network access to the target. No login needed. CVSS: network, no privileges.
A successful attack can read and change data and take the service down. CVSS: high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.
A successful attack gives full control of the affected system. CISA: technical impact total.

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.40, LTS2026 release versions 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.20, contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of the system. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

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Affected and fixed versions

ProductAffectedFixed inPowerProtect Data Domainbefore 8.9.0.0 or later8.9.0.0 or laterPowerProtect Data Domainbefore 7.13.1.90 or later7.13.1.90 or laterPowerProtect Data Domainbefore 8.3.1.50 or later8.3.1.50 or laterPowerProtect Data Domainbefore 8.6.1.30 or later8.6.1.30 or later

Exploit code

Exploit-DBnone knownMetasploitnone knownNucleinone known

References

www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515178/dsa-2026-416-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities · dell.comvendor advisory

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