CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-26942

MediumCVSS 6.7
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Elevated risk
0.88%

59th percentile - higher than 59% of all known CVEs

Summary

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain an OS command injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements. A high-privileged attacker with remote access could exploit it to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Risk Assessment

Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the backup system with root privileges, threatening the integrity and confidentiality of organizational data. The high privileges required limit the attack vector, but the impact is critical.

Recommendation

Apply the security update provided by Dell for PowerProtect Data Domain. Restrict remote administrative access to backup appliances and review privileges of high-privileged accounts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS