CVE-2026-24504
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Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Enables Root RCE

Publication date: 2026-04-20

Last updated on: 2026-04-28

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, 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 an improper input validation 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
AI Q&A
2026-04-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-24504
EUVD
EUVD-2026-23884
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 4 associated CPEs
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 7.13.1.70 (exc)
dell data_domain_operating_system From 8.4.0.0 (inc) to 8.6.1.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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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 versions.

Such unauthorized root-level access and potential data compromise could lead to violations of common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls on data confidentiality, integrity, and access.

However, specific impacts on compliance are not detailed in the provided information.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, including certain LTS2025 and LTS2024 release versions. It is caused by improper input validation, which means the system does not correctly check or sanitize input data.

A highly privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system with root privileges, which is the highest level of access.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to an attacker gaining root-level control over the affected system remotely.

  • Arbitrary command execution with full system privileges.
  • Potential compromise of system integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
  • Possible unauthorized access to sensitive data or disruption of services.
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