CVE-2026-74770: 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 earlier contain an OS Command Injection vulnerability (CWE-78) that allows a low privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Dell
PowerProtect One
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-74770 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect One, affecting versions 20.1.0.0 and below. The flaw involves improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, which could be exploited by a low privileged attacker with remote access to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution with the privileges of the vulnerable application, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attacker requires only low privileges and no user interaction is needed.
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 injection attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-16T11:04:50.574Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8f4090acd9273b494e80a6
Added to database: 08/26/2026, 19:37:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 16:07:34 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 79
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