Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release version…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · None · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure and denial of service.
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 | before 8.8.0.0 or later; before 8.6.1.20 or later; before 8.3.1.40 or later; before 7.13.1.80 or later | 8.8.0.0 or later, 8.6.1.20 or later, 8.3.1.40 or later, 7.13.1.80 or later | Patch available | CNA |
- PowerProtect Data Domain VendorDell Affected before 8.8.0.0 or later; before 8.6.1.20 or later; before 8.3.1.40 or later; before 7.13.1.80 or later Fixed in 8.8.0.0 or later, 8.6.1.20 or later, 8.3.1.40 or later, 7.13.1.80 or later Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.7.1.0 – 7.13.1.70; 8.0.0.0 – 8.3.1.30; 8.4.0.0 – 8.7.0.0 | Vulnerable | Dell |
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.7.1.0 – 7.13.1.70; 8.0.0.0 – 8.3.1.30; 8.4.0.0 – 8.7.0.0 Vulnerable ·Dell
Remediation
- Fix · CNA PowerProtect Data Domain (Dell) Fixed in 8.8.0.0 or later, 8.6.1.20 or later, 8.3.1.40 or later, 7.13.1.80 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 — dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481268/dsa-2026-278-securit…
21 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 19 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-38564 Improper authentication in Dell PowerProtect Data DomainPriority MEDIUM 50
- TI-2026-38562 Path traversal in Dell PowerProtect Data DomainPriority MEDIUM 50
- TI-2026-38560 OS command injection in Dell PowerProtect Data DomainPriority LOW 38
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-46465
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-7453-m98r-24j9
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-2026-46465 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-46465 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-7453-m98r-24j9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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