CVE-2025-43934: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release · Path Traversal
Affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature ReleaseSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.0 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% 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:N/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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Apply patches or updates provided by Dell as soon as they become available for the affected DD OS versions and LTS releases. 2. Restrict local access to Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems strictly to authorized personnel only, using strong access controls and multi-factor authentication where possible. 3. Monitor system logs and file access patterns for unusual directory traversal attempts or unauthorized file access activities. 4. Implement network segmentation to isolate backup infrastructure from general user networks, reducing the risk of privilege escalation and lateral movement. 5. Conduct regular audits of user privileges and remove unnecessary high-level access to minimize the attack surface. 6. Employ endpoint security solutions on systems with local access to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. 7. Educate administrators and operators about the risks of path traversal vulnerabilities and the importance of secure handling of file paths and inputs. 8. Maintain up-to-date backups and test recovery procedures to mitigate the impact of potential denial of service or data corruption incidents.
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 Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of service and Unauthorized access.