CVE-2026-46464

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Improper Link Resolution in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Publication date: 2026-07-03

Last updated on: 2026-07-08

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, 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 remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.

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Published

2026-07-03

Last Modified

2026-07-08

Generated

2026-07-23

AI Q&A

2026-07-03

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-22

NVD

CVE-2026-46464

EUVD

EUVD-2026-41546

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
dell	data_domain_operating_system	From 7.7.1.0 (inc) to 7.13.1.70 (inc)
dell	data_domain_operating_system	From 8.0.0.0 (inc) to 8.3.1.30 (inc)
dell	data_domain_operating_system	From 8.4.0.0 (inc) to 8.7.0.0 (inc)

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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.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 and certain LTS releases. It is caused by improper link resolution before file access, also known as 'Link following'.

A high privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized information disclosure.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to information disclosure, meaning sensitive or confidential data could be exposed to unauthorized parties.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to potentially exploit improper link resolution before file access, leading to information disclosure.

Such information disclosure vulnerabilities can impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive data and prevention of unauthorized access or disclosure.

However, specific effects on compliance or regulatory impact are not detailed in the provided information.

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