CVE-2026-46468: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') 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 link resolution before file access ('Link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-46468 is an improper link resolution before file access vulnerability (CWE-59) affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Domain in versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 and certain LTS releases. A local attacker with high privileges could exploit this flaw to cause information exposure by leveraging the improper handling of symbolic links or similar link types before accessing files. The vulnerability does not affect availability or integrity, only confidentiality. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor-provided patch or remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges and local access could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information on affected systems. The confidentiality impact is high, but there is no impact on integrity or availability. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of data stored on the affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, organizations should monitor Dell's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and apply least privilege principles to limit potential exploitation.
CVE-2026-46468: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') 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 link resolution before file access ('Link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-46468 is an improper link resolution before file access vulnerability (CWE-59) affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Domain in versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 and certain LTS releases. A local attacker with high privileges could exploit this flaw to cause information exposure by leveraging the improper handling of symbolic links or similar link types before accessing files. The vulnerability does not affect availability or integrity, only confidentiality. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor-provided patch or remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges and local access could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information on affected systems. The confidentiality impact is high, but there is no impact on integrity or availability. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of data stored on the affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, organizations should monitor Dell's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and apply least privilege principles to limit potential exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-14T17:05:39.859Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a47b76327e9c79719be3e68
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 13:21:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 08:59:58 UTC
Last updated: 08/16/2026, 00:41:13 UTC
Views: 58
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