CVE-2026-24505: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain an improper input validation 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-2026-24505 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 8.5 through 8.6. This flaw allows a remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands with root-level access. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, reflecting its 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 with root privileges on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow an attacker to fully control the affected system remotely if they have high privileged access.
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 high privileged users and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution. Follow Dell's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-24505: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain an improper input validation 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 7.2high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-24505 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 8.5 through 8.6. This flaw allows a remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands with root-level access. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, reflecting its 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 with root privileges on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow an attacker to fully control the affected system remotely if they have high privileged access.
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 high privileged users and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution. Follow Dell's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-23T06:07:21.818Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e6585319fe3cd2cd13fc1b
Added to database: 4/20/2026, 4:46:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/28/2026, 5:58:36 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 6:36:34 AM
Views: 57
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