CVE-2026-46730: CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, including specific LTS2026, LTS2025, and LTS2024 release versions, contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863). This vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with local access to potentially execute unauthorized commands. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.2. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-46730 is an incorrect authorization 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. A high privileged attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to execute commands without proper authorization. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.2, reflecting low attack vector (local), low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As of the published date, no official remediation or patch has been announced by Dell.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow a high privileged local attacker to perform unauthorized command execution on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems. This may lead to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no indication of exploitation in the wild at this time.
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 consistent with unauthorized command execution attempts.
CVE-2026-46730: CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, including specific LTS2026, LTS2025, and LTS2024 release versions, contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863). This vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with local access to potentially execute unauthorized commands. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.2. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.2medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-46730 is an incorrect authorization 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. A high privileged attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to execute commands without proper authorization. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.2, reflecting low attack vector (local), low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As of the published date, no official remediation or patch has been announced by Dell.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow a high privileged local attacker to perform unauthorized command execution on affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems. This may lead to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no indication of exploitation in the wild at this time.
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 consistent with unauthorized command execution attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-17T17:04:27.065Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a47b76327e9c79719be3e6b
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 13:21:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 13:36:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 13:36:43 UTC
Views: 3
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