CVE-2026-22761
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Command Injection in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Enables Root Access

Publication date: 2026-04-20

Last updated on: 2026-04-28

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain a command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
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Published
2026-04-20
Last Modified
2026-04-28
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-22761
EUVD
EUVD-2026-23906
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerprotect_dp_series_appliance to 2.7.9 (exc)
dell data_domain_operating_system From 7.7.1.0 (inc) to 8.6.1.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 8.5 through 8.6 and is a command injection flaw. It allows a highly privileged attacker with remote access to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system with root privileges.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges and remote access to execute any command on the system as root. This could lead to full system compromise, unauthorized data access, data modification, or disruption of services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems.

Such unauthorized root-level access and command execution could lead to unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of sensitive data.

Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in non-compliance with data protection standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require the protection of sensitive data and the implementation of adequate security controls to prevent unauthorized access.

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