CVE-2026-49813: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, including specific LTS releases, contain an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78). This flaw allows a high privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-49813 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain affecting versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 and certain LTS releases (8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70). The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing a high privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
A high privileged attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS score of 6.7 reflects a medium severity risk with significant potential damage if exploited.
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 involving command execution. Follow Dell's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-49813: 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 versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, including specific LTS releases, contain an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78). This flaw allows a high privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-49813 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain affecting versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 and certain LTS releases (8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70). The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing a high privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
A high privileged attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS score of 6.7 reflects a medium severity risk with significant potential damage if exploited.
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 involving command execution. Follow Dell's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-01T17:04:30.334Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a47c90227e9c79719d5d1ae
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 14:36:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 14:51:53 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 15:21:28 UTC
Views: 5
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