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 arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78), enabling a high privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, reflecting medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Dell as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with high privileges and remote access to execute arbitrary OS commands as root, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Dell vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to trusted administrators with high privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution. Avoid exposing vulnerable versions to untrusted networks.
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-22761 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 8.5 through 8.6. It arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78), enabling a high privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, reflecting medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Dell as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with high privileges and remote access to execute arbitrary OS commands as root, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Dell vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to trusted administrators with high privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution. Avoid exposing vulnerable versions to untrusted networks.
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: 4/20/2026, 5:31:27 PM
Last updated: 4/20/2026, 6:25:30 PM
Views: 4
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