CVE-2025-36594: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Feature Release · Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Feature ReleaseSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Feature Release | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the critical severity and lack of currently available patches, organizations should immediately implement compensating controls to reduce exposure. These include restricting network access to Dell PowerProtect Data Domain management interfaces to trusted IP addresses only, employing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit remote access, and monitoring logs for unusual account creation or authentication attempts. Enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) where possible can add an additional layer of defense. Organizations should prioritize applying official patches or updates from Dell as soon as they are released. Regularly auditing user accounts and permissions on affected systems can help detect unauthorized changes early. Additionally, maintaining offline and immutable backups can mitigate the impact of potential data tampering. Coordination with Dell support and threat intelligence sharing communities is recommended to stay informed about exploit developments and remediation guidance.
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.3.0.15, LTS2024 release Versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.25, LTS 2023 release versions 7.10.1.0 through 7.10.1.60, contain an Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass. Remote unauthenticated user can create account that potentially expose customer info, affect system integrity and availability.