CVE-2026-35072
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OS Command Injection in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Allows Root Execution

Publication date: 2026-04-17

Last updated on: 2026-05-08

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7.0.0, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain an improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
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Published
2026-04-17
Last Modified
2026-05-08
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-35072
EUVD
EUVD-2026-23405
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 5 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 8.7.0.0
dell data_domain_operating_system From 8.4.0.0 (inc) to 8.6.1.10 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an OS command injection issue found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain software versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7.0.0 and certain LTS releases. It occurs because the software improperly neutralizes special elements used in operating system commands, allowing a high privileged attacker with local access to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Exploiting this vulnerability could allow the attacker to run commands with root privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary command execution with root privileges by a high privileged local attacker. This means the attacker could take full control of the affected system, potentially leading to data theft, data loss, system downtime, or further compromise of the network.

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