CVE-2026-53478
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Command Injection 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 8.7, 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 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 command execution.

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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
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NVD
CVE-2026-53478
EUVD
EUVD-2026-41548

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerprotect_data_domain From 7.7.1.0 (inc) to 8.7 (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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Exploitability

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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 exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 and certain LTS releases. It is an OS command injection flaw caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in operating system commands. This means that a high privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows a high privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain system. This can lead to full compromise of the system, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to execute OS commands on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems. Such unauthorized command execution can lead to compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data.

Because of the potential impact on data security, this vulnerability could negatively affect compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive personal and health information against unauthorized access and breaches.

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