Improper Privileges Check in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
CVE-2026-86385

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Powerprotect Data Domain
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-86385?

The Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, specifically in Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, contains a vulnerability that arises from improper checks for dropped privileges. This security flaw enables a low privileged attacker with remote access to exploit the system, potentially allowing them to escalate their privileges to that of an administrative user, thereby compromising the integrity and security of the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

PowerProtect Data Domain 0 < 8.9.0.0 or later

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515178/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:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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