CVE-2025-46641: 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-2025-46641 is an improper authentication vulnerability affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Domain devices running DD OS Feature Release versions 8.4 through 8.5. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker with high privileges to potentially bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.6, reflecting a medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the vulnerability is not related to cloud services.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could result in unauthorized data access or manipulation within the PowerProtect Data Domain environment.
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 affected versions and monitor for unusual activity from high privileged accounts. Follow Dell's security advisories for updates.
CVE-2025-46641: 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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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-46641 is an improper authentication vulnerability affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Domain devices running DD OS Feature Release versions 8.4 through 8.5. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker with high privileges to potentially bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.6, reflecting a medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the vulnerability is not related to cloud services.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access by a high privileged remote attacker, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could result in unauthorized data access or manipulation within the PowerProtect Data Domain environment.
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 affected versions and monitor for unusual activity from high privileged accounts. Follow Dell's security advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-26T05:03:53.129Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e21daf82d89c981fdb254a
Added to database: 4/17/2026, 11:46:55 AM
Last enriched: 4/24/2026, 4:10:31 PM
Last updated: 6/1/2026, 11:34:33 AM
Views: 51
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