CVE-2026-53479
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OS Command Injection in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Publication date: 2026-07-07

Last updated on: 2026-07-07

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 remote high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass. This is a Critical vulnerability as it allows an attacker to invoke arbitrary command execution with root privileges; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

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Published
2026-07-07
Last Modified
2026-07-07
Generated
2026-07-07
AI Q&A
2026-07-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-53479
EUVD
EUVD-2026-42040

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 vulnerability caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands.

A remote attacker with high privileges can exploit this flaw to bypass protection mechanisms and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the affected system.

Because it allows execution of commands as root, it is considered a critical security issue.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow a remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands with root-level access on the affected system.

This can lead to a complete compromise of the system, including bypassing security protections, unauthorized data access, data modification, or disruption of services.

Mitigation Strategies

Dell recommends customers to upgrade their PowerProtect Data Domain software at the earliest opportunity to mitigate this critical vulnerability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a remote high privileged attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, potentially bypassing protection mechanisms.

Such a compromise could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or manipulation of sensitive data, which may negatively impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA that require strict data protection and access controls.

Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in violations of these regulations due to loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected data.

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