CVE-2025-43911: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release · OS Command Injection
Affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature ReleaseSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.7 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 48% 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 7 Oct 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 Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Restrict local access to Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliances to trusted administrators only, employing strict access controls and monitoring.
- Implement multi-factor authentication and robust privilege management to minimize the number of users with high privileges.
- Regularly audit and monitor system logs for unusual command execution or privilege escalation attempts.
- Apply security hardening best practices for the DD OS environment, including disabling unnecessary services and interfaces.
- Stay updated with Dell security advisories and apply patches or firmware updates promptly once released to address CVE-2025-43911.
- Consider network segmentation to isolate backup appliances from general user networks, reducing the risk of local access by unauthorized users.
- Employ intrusion detection and prevention systems to detect anomalous activities indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Conduct periodic security training for administrators to recognize and prevent misuse of privileged access. These measures collectively reduce the attack surface and mitigate the risk of exploitation until official patches are available.
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, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.30, LTS 2023 release versions 7.10.1.0 through 7.10.1.60, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution. Exploitation may allow privilege escalation to root.