CVE-2026-23853

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Weak Credentials Vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Publication date: 2026-04-17

Last updated on: 2026-05-08

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 7.13.1.50, contain a use of weak credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the system.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-04-17

Last Modified

2026-05-08

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2026-04-17

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2026-23853

EUVD

EUVD-2026-23378

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
dell	powerprotect_dp_series_appliance	to 2.7.9 (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 7.13.1.60 (exc)
dell	data_domain_operating_system	From 8.4.0.0 (inc) to 8.6.0.0 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-1391	The product uses weak credentials (such as a default key or hard-coded password) that can be calculated, derived, reused, or guessed by an attacker.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions ranging from 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, including certain LTS2025 and LTS2024 release versions. It involves the use of weak credentials that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker who has local access to the system. Exploiting this weakness could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is significant because an unauthenticated attacker with local access could exploit weak credentials to gain unauthorized access. This unauthorized access could lead to a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, as indicated by the high CVSS score (8.4) with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with local access to potentially gain unauthorized access to the system by exploiting weak credentials.

Such unauthorized access could lead to compromise of sensitive data, which may impact compliance with data protection standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA that require strict access controls and protection of personal and health information.

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