CVE-2026-26944
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CVE-2026-26944 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges. Exploitation requires an authenticated user to perform a specific action.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance | < 2.7.9 |
| Dell | Data Domain Operating System | >= 7.7.1.0, < 7.13.1.70 |
| Dell | Data Domain Operating System | >= 7.14.0.0, < 8.3.1.30 |
| Dell | Data Domain Operating System | >= 8.4.0.0, < 8.6.1.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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