CVE-2025-30096: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Feature Release · OS Command Injection
Affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Feature ReleaseSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.7 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Feature Release | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-30096, organizations should: 1) Apply vendor-provided patches or updates as soon as they become available to address the vulnerability directly. 2) Restrict local access to Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems strictly to trusted administrators and enforce the principle of least privilege to minimize the risk of privilege misuse. 3) Implement strong authentication and session management controls to prevent unauthorized administrative access. 4) Monitor and audit CLI usage and system logs for unusual or unauthorized command executions that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5) Employ network segmentation to isolate backup infrastructure from general user networks, reducing the attack surface. 6) Conduct regular security training for administrators to recognize and prevent misuse of privileged access. 7) If patching is delayed, consider disabling or restricting access to the DDSH CLI where feasible, or implement input validation controls at the application layer if possible. 8) Maintain up-to-date backups and test recovery procedures to ensure resilience against potential compromise.
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.1.0.10, LTS2024 release Versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.25, LTS 2023 release versions 7.10.1.0 through 7.10.1.50, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in the DDSH CLI. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.