Insufficiently Protected Credentials in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS
CVE-2025-36568

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Powerprotect Data Domain Boostfs
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 April 2026

What is CVE-2025-36568?

The Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS product line has a vulnerability where low-privileged attackers with local access can exploit insufficiently protected credentials. This flaw may result in the exposure of sensitive credentials, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system at the level of the compromised account. It is essential for users running affected versions to apply the latest security updates to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS 0 < 8.6.0.0 or later

PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS 0 < 8.3.1.30 or later

PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS 0 < 7.13.1.60 or later

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000450699/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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