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CVE-2025-46645: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) Feature Release · OS Command Injection

Affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) Feature ReleaseSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium : upgrade to 8.5.0.0 when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.5Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 74% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 8.5.0.0, 8.3.1.20, 7.13.1.50 +1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 9 Jan 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
DellPowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) Feature ReleaseAffected
  • >=7.7.1.0 <8.5.0.0
Fixed in
  • 8.5.0.0
DellPowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) LTS2025Affected
  • >=8.3.1.0 <8.3.1.20
Fixed in
  • 8.3.1.20
DellPowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) LTS 2024Affected
  • >=7.13.1.0 <7.13.1.50
Fixed in
  • 7.13.1.50
DellPowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) LTS2023Affected
  • >=7.10.1.0 <7.10.1.80
Fixed in
  • 7.10.1.80

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately restrict remote access to Dell PowerProtect Data Domain management interfaces to trusted networks and users only, using network segmentation and firewall rules.
  2. Enforce strict access controls and least privilege principles to limit high-privileged user accounts that can access vulnerable components.
  3. Monitor system logs and network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or unauthorized access attempts.
  4. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative access to reduce risk of credential compromise.
  5. Regularly audit and review user privileges and remote access configurations.
  6. Stay alert for official patches or updates from Dell and apply them promptly once released.
  7. Consider deploying host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) to detect anomalous OS command executions.
  8. Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments focused on command injection risks in backup infrastructure.
  9. Maintain offline, immutable backups to ensure recovery capability if data integrity is compromised.
  10. Educate administrators about the risks of command injection and the importance of secure configuration and monitoring.

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.4.0.0, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.10, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.40, LTS 2023 release versions 7.10.1.0 through 7.10.1.70, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.

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