Missing Authentication Vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
CVE-2026-26944

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-26944?

The vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain arises from a missing authentication mechanism for critical functions. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit the system by executing arbitrary commands with root privileges. To carry out the exploit, an authenticated user must first perform a specific action, making it essential for users of affected versions to apply necessary patches and ensure secure user practices to mitigate the potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

PowerProtect Data Domain 0 < 8.6.1.10, 8.7.0.0 or later

PowerProtect Data Domain 0 < 8.3.1.30 or later

PowerProtect Data Domain 0 < 7.13.1.70 or later

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dell would like to thank brocked200 (Nguyen Quoc Khanh) for reporting these issues.
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