Sensitive information in log files in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliances
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-532.
Summary
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliances with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 8.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.10 contain an insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to credential exposures. Authentication attempts as the compromised user would need to be authorized by a high privileged DD user. This vulnerability only affects systems with retention lock enabled.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | PowerProtect Data Domain appliances | before 8.6.0.0 or later; before 8.3.1.20 or later | 8.6.0.0 or later, 8.3.1.20 or later | Patch available | CNA |
- PowerProtect Data Domain appliances VendorDell Affected before 8.6.0.0 or later; before 8.3.1.20 or later Fixed in 8.6.0.0 or later, 8.3.1.20 or later Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.3.0.0 to before 8.3.1.20; 8.4.0.0 to before 8.6.0.0 | Vulnerable | Dell |
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.3.0.0 to before 8.3.1.20; 8.4.0.0 to before 8.6.0.0 Vulnerable ·Dell
Remediation
- Fix · CNA PowerProtect Data Domain appliances (Dell) Fixed in 8.6.0.0 or later, 8.3.1.20 or later
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliances — dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000450699/dsa-2026-060-securit…
2 records Highest priority Priority LOW 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-27311 Improper privilege management in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliancesPriority LOW 30
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-23775
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-w42r-7hmw-4854
References
More Dell Data Domain Operating System vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-38564 Improper authentication in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2026-38562 Path traversal in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2025-24901 Authentication bypass by spoofing in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Feature Release CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2026-21302 Stack-based buffer overflow in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-24667 OS command injection in Dell PowerProtect DD CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2026-21430 Missing authentication in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2026-23775 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-23775 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-w42r-7hmw-4854 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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