CVE-2026-26944: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7. 7. 1. 0 through 8. 6 and certain LTS releases contain a missing authentication vulnerability for a critical function. This flaw could allow an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to potentially cause arbitrary command execution with root privileges, although exploitation requires an authenticated user to perform a specific action. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8. 8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-26944 is a vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain affecting versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6 and LTS releases 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20 and 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60. It involves missing authentication for a critical function, which could be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. However, exploitation requires an authenticated user to perform a specific action, indicating some level of interaction is necessary. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor-provided patch or official remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary command execution with root privileges on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires remote access and some user interaction but does not require prior authentication for the initial attack vector. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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 affected systems and monitor for unusual activity related to critical functions. Avoid performing actions that could trigger the vulnerability without proper authentication. Follow Dell's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-26944: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7. 7. 1. 0 through 8. 6 and certain LTS releases contain a missing authentication vulnerability for a critical function. This flaw could allow an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to potentially cause arbitrary command execution with root privileges, although exploitation requires an authenticated user to perform a specific action. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8. 8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-26944 is a vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain affecting versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6 and LTS releases 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20 and 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60. It involves missing authentication for a critical function, which could be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. However, exploitation requires an authenticated user to perform a specific action, indicating some level of interaction is necessary. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor-provided patch or official remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary command execution with root privileges on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires remote access and some user interaction but does not require prior authentication for the initial attack vector. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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 affected systems and monitor for unusual activity related to critical functions. Avoid performing actions that could trigger the vulnerability without proper authentication. Follow Dell's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-16T18:04:20.508Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e6514819fe3cd2cd0f546d
Added to database: 4/20/2026, 4:16:08 PM
Last enriched: 4/20/2026, 4:31:05 PM
Last updated: 4/20/2026, 5:19:51 PM
Views: 3
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