CVE-2026-53480
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Path Traversal in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Publication date: 2026-07-08

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 limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized file modification.

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Published
2026-07-08
Last Modified
2026-07-08
Generated
2026-07-08
AI Q&A
2026-07-08
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-53480
EUVD
EUVD-2026-42244

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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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 exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 and certain LTS releases. It is an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, also known as a 'path traversal' vulnerability.

A highly privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this flaw to modify files without authorization.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a high privileged remote attacker to modify files they should not have access to.

This unauthorized file modification could lead to data integrity issues or compromise the system's normal operation.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with remote access to potentially perform unauthorized file modification through a path traversal issue.

Such unauthorized file modifications could lead to data integrity issues or unauthorized access to sensitive information, which may impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR or HIPAA that require protection of data confidentiality and integrity.

However, the provided information does not explicitly describe the direct impact on compliance with these standards.

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