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7.2

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS Command Injection

CVE-2026-53478 · published 4 months ago
Summary

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, a data management system, has a security issue that could allow an attacker with remote access to execute commands on the system. This could lead to unauthorized access or changes to the system. Dell recommends updating to a fixed version to resolve this issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
dell powerprotect data domain <= 8.8.0.0 or later
Original advisory text
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 th...
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain 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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.2 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-78OS Command Injection
Timeline
Published3 Jul 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen3 Jul 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-53478 · NVD
CVE-2026-53478 · MITRE
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