CVE-2026-23776: CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation 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 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60, contain(s) an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in certificate-based login. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-23776 is an improper certificate validation vulnerability (CWE-295) affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with DD OS versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5 and specified LTS releases. The vulnerability exists in the certificate-based login mechanism, potentially allowing a remote attacker with low privileges to escalate their privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Dell as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges by a remote attacker with initially low privileges, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor vendor communications for updates. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently available.
CVE-2026-23776: CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation 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 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60, contain(s) an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in certificate-based login. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-23776 is an improper certificate validation vulnerability (CWE-295) affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with DD OS versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5 and specified LTS releases. The vulnerability exists in the certificate-based login mechanism, potentially allowing a remote attacker with low privileges to escalate their privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Dell as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges by a remote attacker with initially low privileges, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor vendor communications for updates. No vendor advisory or patch links are currently available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-16T06:05:50.873Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e2142082d89c981fcd7c1b
Added to database: 4/17/2026, 11:06:08 AM
Last enriched: 4/24/2026, 4:07:03 PM
Last updated: 5/31/2026, 9:22:52 PM
Views: 47
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