CVE-2026-56086
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Incorrect Authorization 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 8.6, 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 Incorrect Authorization vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.

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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
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-56086
EUVD
EUVD-2026-42240

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerprotect_data_domain From 7.7.1.0 (inc) to 8.6 (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-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain allows a low privileged attacker with remote access to potentially gain unauthorized access due to incorrect authorization.

Such unauthorized access could lead to breaches of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, which are critical requirements under common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability may result in non-compliance with these regulations, as it compromises the protection of personal and health information.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6 and certain LTS releases. It is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that allows a low privileged attacker with remote access to potentially exploit the system and gain unauthorized access.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access by an attacker with low privileges who has remote access. This can result in a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

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