CVE-2026-22761: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain a command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-22761 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 8.5 through 8.6. It allows an attacker with high privileges and remote access to inject and execute arbitrary OS commands with root-level privileges. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.7, reflecting a medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been published yet, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary command execution with root privileges, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow an attacker to fully control the affected system. However, exploitation requires high privileges and remote access, limiting the attack surface. There are no known active exploits 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, restrict remote access to trusted users with high privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution. Avoid exposing vulnerable versions externally where possible.
CVE-2026-22761: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain a command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-22761 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 8.5 through 8.6. It allows an attacker with high privileges and remote access to inject and execute arbitrary OS commands with root-level privileges. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.7, reflecting a medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been published yet, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary command execution with root privileges, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow an attacker to fully control the affected system. However, exploitation requires high privileges and remote access, limiting the attack surface. There are no known active exploits 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, restrict remote access to trusted users with high privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution. Avoid exposing vulnerable versions externally where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-09T18:05:08.763Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e65f5619fe3cd2cd181508
Added to database: 4/20/2026, 5:16:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/28/2026, 5:58:14 AM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 5:47:05 AM
Views: 57
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