CVE-2026-71171

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OS Command Injection in Dell Cloud Disaster Recovery

Publication date: 2026-08-26

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell Cloud Disaster Recovery, versions 20.2 and prior, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.

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Published

2026-08-26

Last Modified

2026-08-26

Generated

2026-08-27

AI Q&A

2026-08-27

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-71171

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
dell	cloud_disaster_recovery	to 20.2 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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

Dell Cloud Disaster Recovery versions 20.2 and prior have an OS Command Injection vulnerability in the REST API. A high privileged remote attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if Dell Cloud Disaster Recovery versions 20.2 or earlier are installed on your system. Verify network access to the REST API and inspect logs for unusual remote command execution attempts. Ensure proper access controls are enforced for high-privileged users.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control of the affected system, leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or disruption of disaster recovery services. This may result in data loss or service downtime.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties or fines.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Cloud Disaster Recovery to a version later than 20.2 to address the OS command injection vulnerability. Restrict remote access to the REST API to trusted sources only and implement network segmentation to limit exposure.

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