CVE-2026-54483: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain contains an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) affecting multiple versions including 7.7.1.0 through 8.6 and various LTS releases. A high privileged local attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 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-2026-54483 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain products. It affects versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, 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 arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing a high privileged attacker with local access to execute arbitrary commands. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a high privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to full system compromise or disruption of services provided by Dell PowerProtect Data Domain.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Follow Dell's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-54483: 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 contains an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) affecting multiple versions including 7.7.1.0 through 8.6 and various LTS releases. A high privileged local attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 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-2026-54483 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain products. It affects versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, 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 arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, allowing a high privileged attacker with local access to execute arbitrary commands. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a high privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to full system compromise or disruption of services provided by Dell PowerProtect Data Domain.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Follow Dell's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-15T17:49:28.560Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a47b76327e9c79719be3e6e
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 13:21:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 13:36:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 13:36:37 UTC
Views: 3
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