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AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from Vendor (dell) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: dell
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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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 arbitrary command execution.
AnalysisAI
Arbitrary OS command execution in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain (versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, plus the LTS2026, LTS2025 and LTS2024 branches) lets a high-privileged, remotely-authenticated attacker run operating-system commands on the backup appliance by injecting special characters into an OS command context. The flaw was reported by Dell and is addressed in advisory DSA-2026-278; no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV. …
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24 hours: Enumerate all PowerProtect Data Domain appliances running versions 7.7.1.0-8.7 or LTS2026/2025/2024; restrict network access to management consoles to essential personnel only; review and strengthen access controls on privileged administrative accounts. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-41551
GHSA-j98v-6jpg-29m4