CVE-2026-44269
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Received - Intake
Improper Link Resolution in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-44269, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.
Publication date: 2026-07-03
Last updated on: 2026-07-03
Assigner: Dell
Description
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 link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
CVSS Scores
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| 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) |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
