CVE-2026-53480: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') 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 limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized file modification.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-53480 describes an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal) vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain. Affected versions include 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. The vulnerability enables a high privileged attacker with remote access to potentially perform unauthorized file modifications. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 2.7 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N), reflecting low severity with no confidentiality or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of files by a high privileged remote attacker. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The overall severity is low based on the CVSS score of 2.7.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit remote access to high privileged accounts and monitor for suspicious activity related to file modifications.
CVE-2026-53480: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') 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 limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized file modification.
CVSS v3.1
Score 2.7low
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-53480 describes an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal) vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain. Affected versions include 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. The vulnerability enables a high privileged attacker with remote access to potentially perform unauthorized file modifications. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 2.7 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N), reflecting low severity with no confidentiality or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of files by a high privileged remote attacker. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The overall severity is low based on the CVSS score of 2.7.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit remote access to high privileged accounts and monitor for suspicious activity related to file modifications.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-09T17:04:35.250Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e5b30c9d9e3dbe33e526e
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 14:14:08 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 14:29:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 21:13:20 UTC
Views: 10
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