CVE-2025-46641
Improper Authentication in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-04-17
Last updated on: 2026-05-05
Assigner: Dell
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dell | data_domain_operating_system | From 8.4.0.0 (inc) to 8.5.0.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-287 | When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions 8.4 through 8.5. It is an improper authentication vulnerability that can be exploited by a high privileged attacker who has remote access. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access by a high privileged attacker with remote access. This could result in compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and its data.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain's operating system allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to potentially gain unauthorized access. Such unauthorized access could lead to breaches of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data.
This type of vulnerability can negatively impact compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls to protect sensitive personal and health information from unauthorized access.