CVE-2025-46607: CWE-287: Improper Authentication in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 8.4 through 8.5 contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-46607 is an improper authentication vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain running Data Domain Operating System versions 8.4 through 8.5. It allows a high privileged remote attacker to potentially bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-287 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.6 (medium severity). No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Dell as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access by a high privileged attacker with remote access, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS vector indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should restrict remote access to affected systems to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity. Apply vendor patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-46607: CWE-287: Improper Authentication in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 8.4 through 8.5 contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-46607 is an improper authentication vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain running Data Domain Operating System versions 8.4 through 8.5. It allows a high privileged remote attacker to potentially bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-287 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.6 (medium severity). No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Dell as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access by a high privileged attacker with remote access, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS vector indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should restrict remote access to affected systems to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity. Apply vendor patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-25T05:03:51.784Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e21daf82d89c981fdb2547
Added to database: 4/17/2026, 11:46:55 AM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 12:01:57 PM
Last updated: 4/17/2026, 1:38:58 PM
Views: 8
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