CVE-2026-23779: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('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 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50, contain a command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain root-level access.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-23779 is a command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5 (Feature Release), 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20 (LTS2025), and 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50 (LTS2024). It allows a local attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges due to improper neutralization of special elements in system commands (CWE-77). The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.7. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a high privileged local attacker to gain root-level command execution on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems. This could lead to full system compromise, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. However, exploitation requires local access and high privileges, limiting the attack surface. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted administrators only and monitor for suspicious activity. Do not assume the vulnerability is mitigated without vendor confirmation.
CVE-2026-23779: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('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 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50, contain a command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain root-level access.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-23779 is a command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5 (Feature Release), 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20 (LTS2025), and 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50 (LTS2024). It allows a local attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges due to improper neutralization of special elements in system commands (CWE-77). The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.7. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a high privileged local attacker to gain root-level command execution on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems. This could lead to full system compromise, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. However, exploitation requires local access and high privileges, limiting the attack surface. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted administrators only and monitor for suspicious activity. Do not assume the vulnerability is mitigated without vendor confirmation.
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: 69e2142082d89c981fcd7c1e
Added to database: 4/17/2026, 11:06:08 AM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:06:21 AM
Last updated: 4/17/2026, 5:37:30 PM
Views: 6
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