CVE-2026-24506
OS Command Injection in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Allows 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 7.14.0.0 (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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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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 an operating system command injection flaw that allows a highly privileged attacker with remote access to execute arbitrary commands on the 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 arbitrary commands as the root user. 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 as root on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems.
Such unauthorized root access and arbitrary command execution could lead to unauthorized access, modification, or destruction of sensitive data.
Consequently, this could impact compliance with data protection standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data.