CVE-2026-53483
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Authentication Bypass 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 an improper authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of system; 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-2026-53483
EUVD
EUVD-2026-42036

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-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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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 authentication vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to potentially exploit the system.

Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, enabling the attacker to take complete control of the affected system.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is critical. An attacker exploiting it can gain unauthorized access and take full control of the system remotely without any authentication.

This could lead to data breaches, loss of data integrity, disruption of services, and potentially compromise the entire environment where the affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain system is deployed.

Mitigation Strategies

Dell recommends customers to upgrade to a fixed version at the earliest opportunity to mitigate this critical improper authentication vulnerability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access and take complete control of the system. Such unauthorized access and potential data compromise can negatively impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls to protect sensitive data and ensure system integrity.

Because the vulnerability leads to a critical severity risk with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, organizations using affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions may face increased risk of data breaches or unauthorized data exposure, which could result in non-compliance with these regulations.

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