CVE-2026-22761
Command Injection in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Enables Root Access
Publication date: 2026-04-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Dell
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| 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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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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.