CVE-2026-41124
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Path Traversal in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Publication date: 2026-07-03

Last updated on: 2026-07-03

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.

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Published
2026-07-03
Last Modified
2026-07-03
Generated
2026-07-03
AI Q&A
2026-07-03
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-41124
EUVD
EUVD-2026-41534

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerprotect_data_domain From 7.7.1.0 (inc) to 8.6 (inc)
dell powerprotect_data_domain From 8.6.1.0 (inc) to 8.6.1.10 (inc)
dell powerprotect_data_domain From 8.3.1.0 (inc) to 8.3.1.30 (inc)
dell powerprotect_data_domain From 7.13.1.0 (inc) to 7.13.1.70 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path traversal issue found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain software versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6 and certain LTS releases. It allows a highly privileged attacker with local access to bypass restrictions on file paths, potentially accessing files outside of the intended restricted directories.

Impact Analysis

Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to information exposure, meaning sensitive data stored on the affected system might be accessed by unauthorized users with local high privileges.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal), which could lead to information exposure by a high privileged attacker with local access.

Information exposure vulnerabilities can potentially impact compliance with standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive data and personal information.

However, the provided context does not specify the exact nature or sensitivity of the exposed information, nor does it explicitly link this vulnerability to compliance failures.

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