CVE-2026-23774: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.10, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.40, contain an OS command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-23774 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain's Data Domain Operating System across multiple release versions. It allows a remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78). The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary command execution on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems by a high privileged remote attacker. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk due to the potential for full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround has been published, organizations should monitor Dell's advisories closely and restrict remote access to high privileged accounts on affected systems until a patch is available.
CVE-2026-23774: 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 with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.10, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.40, contain an OS command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-23774 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain's Data Domain Operating System across multiple release versions. It allows a remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78). The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary command execution on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems by a high privileged remote attacker. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk due to the potential for full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround has been published, organizations should monitor Dell's advisories closely and restrict remote access to high privileged accounts on affected systems until a patch is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-16T06:05:50.872Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e6514819fe3cd2cd0f5458
Added to database: 4/20/2026, 4:16:08 PM
Last enriched: 4/28/2026, 5:58:20 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 2:29:49 PM
Views: 55
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