CVE-2026-23776
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Improper Certificate Validation in Dell DD OS Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-04-17

Last updated on: 2026-04-20

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60, contain(s) an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in certificate-based login. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
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Published
2026-04-17
Last Modified
2026-04-20
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-23776
EUVD
EUVD-2026-23395
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerprotect_dp_series_appliance to 2.7.9 (exc)
dell data_domain_operating_system From 8.4.0.0 (inc) to 8.6.0.0 (exc)
dell data_domain_operating_system From 7.14.0.0 (inc) to 8.3.1.30 (exc)
dell data_domain_operating_system From 7.7.1.0 (inc) to 7.13.1.70 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-295 The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions from 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, including certain LTS2025 and LTS2024 release versions. It is an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability related to certificate-based login.

A low privileged attacker who has remote access could exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with low privileges and remote access to gain higher privileges on the system.

This elevation of privileges could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system configurations, or disruption of services.

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