Improper Authentication Restriction in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
CVE-2025-46606

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2025-46606?

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions 8.4 and 8.5 are impacted by a vulnerability that arises from insufficient restrictions on excessive authentication attempts. This flaw allows an attacker with high privileges to potentially gain unauthorized access to the system remotely. It highlights the importance of implementing robust authentication mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

PowerProtect Data Domain 0 < 8.6.0.0 or later

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.