CVE-2026-35153: CWE-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7.0.0, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain an improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command ('argument 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-2026-35153 is an argument injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain affecting versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7.0.0 and specific LTS2024 and LTS2025 releases. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of argument delimiters in commands, which can be exploited by a local attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands as root. The CVSS score of 6.7 reflects the medium severity of this issue, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Dell as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
A high privileged local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems. This could lead to full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
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 users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving command execution. Follow Dell's advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-35153: CWE-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7.0.0, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain an improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command ('argument injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-35153 is an argument injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain affecting versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7.0.0 and specific LTS2024 and LTS2025 releases. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of argument delimiters in commands, which can be exploited by a local attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands as root. The CVSS score of 6.7 reflects the medium severity of this issue, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Dell as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
A high privileged local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems. This could lead to full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
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 users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving command execution. Follow Dell's advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-01T17:04:27.475Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e20fa682d89c981fca00e8
Added to database: 4/17/2026, 10:47:02 AM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:01:53 AM
Last updated: 4/17/2026, 5:52:12 PM
Views: 7
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