CVE-2026-26942
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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
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS command injection 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-2026-26942
EUVD
EUVD-2026-23895
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 2 associated CPEs
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-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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Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with high privileges and remote access to execute arbitrary commands as root on the affected system. This could lead to full system compromise, unauthorized data access, data modification, or disruption of services.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 8.5 through 8.6 and is an OS command injection flaw. It occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, which allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to potentially execute arbitrary commands on the system with root privileges.

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