CVE-2026-26944
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges. Exploitation requires an authenticated user to perform a specific action.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-04-20 16:16:42.223000
Last modified
2026-10-26 21:10:00.170000
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