CVE-2026-68861: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell PowerProtect One
Description
Dell PowerProtect One versions 20.1.0.0 and below contain an OS Command Injection vulnerability (CWE-78) that allows a low privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability if exploited.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Dell
PowerProtect One
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-68861 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect One, affecting versions 20.1.0.0 and earlier. The flaw involves improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, enabling a low privileged attacker with remote access to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No official patch or remediation level has been provided yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. An attacker with low privileges and remote access could execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially compromising the entire system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote access to the affected system and monitor for suspicious activity related to 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
- 2026-07-31T17:04:55.170Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8f4090acd9273b494e80a0
Added to database: 08/26/2026, 19:37:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 16:07:44 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 81
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