Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.3 Medium · fixed in 8.9.0.0 or later : update PowerProtect Data Domain when convenient.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 13:14 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 8.9.0.0 or later, 8.6.1.30 or later, 8.3.1.50 or later +1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade PowerProtect Data Domain to 8.9.0.0 or later, 8.6.1.30 or later, 8.3.1.50 or later or 7.13.1.90 or later.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DellPowerProtect Data Domain | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
If you cannot patch yet, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for any unusual privilege escalations. Follow Dell's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 (Feature Release), 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80 (LTS2024), 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.40 (LTS2025), and 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.20 (LTS2026) contain an improper privilege management vulnerability. This flaw allows a high privileged attacker with local access to potentially elevate their privileges further. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.3, indicating a medium severity impact. No public exploits or known active exploitation have been reported.