CVE-2025-36568: CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for client of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50, contain an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to credential exposure. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the system with privileges of the compromised account.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS versions from 7.7.1.0 through 8.5 (Feature Release) and LTS releases 7.13.1.0 through 8.3.1.20 contain an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability (CWE-522). This vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with local access to potentially expose credentials stored or handled insecurely by the product. Successful exploitation could lead to the attacker gaining access to the system with the privileges of the compromised account. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). No official remediation or patch has been published by Dell as of the current information.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to credential exposure by a low privileged local attacker, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the system with the compromised account's privileges. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to credential access. Avoid using affected versions if possible or isolate affected systems to limit exposure.
CVE-2025-36568: CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for client of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50, contain an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to credential exposure. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the system with privileges of the compromised account.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS versions from 7.7.1.0 through 8.5 (Feature Release) and LTS releases 7.13.1.0 through 8.3.1.20 contain an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability (CWE-522). This vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with local access to potentially expose credentials stored or handled insecurely by the product. Successful exploitation could lead to the attacker gaining access to the system with the privileges of the compromised account. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). No official remediation or patch has been published by Dell as of the current information.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to credential exposure by a low privileged local attacker, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the system with the compromised account's privileges. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to credential access. Avoid using affected versions if possible or isolate affected systems to limit exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-15T21:29:33.584Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e1f70182d89c981fb0d492
Added to database: 04/17/2026, 09:01:53 UTC
Last enriched: 04/24/2026, 16:10:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:53 UTC
Views: 109
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