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 DD OS Feature Release versions 8.4 through 8.5. This flaw could be exploited remotely by an attacker with high privileges to bypass authentication controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 vector indicates network attack complexity is high, no user interaction is required, and the attacker must already have high privileges. No official remediation or patch has been published by Dell as of the current information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services on the Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliance. The attacker must have high privileges and remote access, which limits the scope but still poses a significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict remote access to the affected versions and monitor for suspicious activity. Follow Dell's security advisories closely for updates on patches or mitigations.
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.6medium
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-46607 is an improper authentication vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain running DD OS Feature Release versions 8.4 through 8.5. This flaw could be exploited remotely by an attacker with high privileges to bypass authentication controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 vector indicates network attack complexity is high, no user interaction is required, and the attacker must already have high privileges. No official remediation or patch has been published by Dell as of the current information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services on the Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliance. The attacker must have high privileges and remote access, which limits the scope but still poses a significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict remote access to the affected versions and monitor for suspicious activity. Follow Dell's security advisories closely for updates on patches or mitigations.
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: 4/24/2026, 4:10:26 PM
Last updated: 5/31/2026, 7:53:22 AM
Views: 51
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