CVE-2026-35072: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6.0.0 and version 8.7.0.0, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain an improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-35072 is an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Domain software in specified feature release and LTS versions. This vulnerability allows a local attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.7, reflecting medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a high privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise or disruption of services on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution. Follow Dell's security advisories for updates.
CVE-2026-35072: 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 Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6.0.0 and version 8.7.0.0, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain an improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Dell
PowerProtect Data Domain
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-35072 is an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Domain software in specified feature release and LTS versions. This vulnerability allows a local attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.7, reflecting medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a high privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise or disruption of services on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution. Follow Dell's security advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-01T05:04:41.954Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69e216a682d89c981fce5841
Added to database: 04/17/2026, 11:16:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/04/2026, 13:13:18 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 10:01:30 UTC
Views: 114
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