CVE-2026-26355: 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 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an improper neutralization of special Elements used in an OS command ('OS command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to command execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-26355 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain affecting versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, and LTS2024 release 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing a high privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but high integrity and availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a high privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain system, potentially impacting system integrity and availability. There is no reported confidentiality impact. This could lead to disruption or manipulation of backup and data protection operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected systems to trusted administrators only and monitor for unusual command execution activities. Follow Dell's official advisories for updates.
CVE-2026-26355: 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 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an improper neutralization of special Elements used in an OS command ('OS command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to command execution.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-26355 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain affecting versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, and LTS2024 release 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing a high privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but high integrity and availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a high privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain system, potentially impacting system integrity and availability. There is no reported confidentiality impact. This could lead to disruption or manipulation of backup and data protection operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected systems to trusted administrators only and monitor for unusual command execution activities. Follow Dell's official advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-13T18:05:27.825Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a47b76327e9c79719be3e5f
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 13:21:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 13:37:08 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 22:56:44 UTC
Views: 4
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