CVE-2026-24505
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Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Enables Root Command Execution

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 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
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2026-04-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-24505
EUVD
EUVD-2026-23885
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 7.7.1.0 (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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 8.5 through 8.6 and is caused by improper input validation.

A highly privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges and remote access to execute any command on the system with root-level permissions.

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 arbitrary command execution could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or destruction, which may impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data.

Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could potentially result in non-compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive data and maintaining system security controls.

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