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CVE-2026-23853

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Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50, contain a use of weak credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the system.

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.4 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-04-17 08:16:16.900000
Last modified
2026-10-25 23:10:00.167000
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  "id": "CVE-2026-23853",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-04-17T08:16:16.900",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-25T23:10:00.167",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
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    },
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    }
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