SecuriTricks - CVE-2026-23853

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.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Powerprotect Data Domain	7.7.1.0-8.5, 8.3.1.0-8.3.1.20, 7.13.1.0-7.13.1.50

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-1391

Use of Weak Credentials

The product uses weak credentials (such as a default key or hard-coded password) that can be calculated, derived, reused, or guessed by an attacker.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type	Vendor	Product	Version	Update	Edition	Language	Software Edition	Target Software	Target Hardware	Other Information
a	dell	powerprotect_data_domain	7.7.1.0-8.5	/	/	/	/	/	/	/
a	dell	powerprotect_data_domain	8.3.1.0-8.3.1.20	/	/	/	/	/	/	/
a	dell	powerprotect_data_domain	7.13.1.0-7.13.1.50	/	/	/	/	/	/	/

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000450699/dsa-2026-060-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities

CVSS Score

8.4 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

Attack Vector: LOCAL
Attack Complexity: LOW
Privileges Required: NONE
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Integrity Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: April 17, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified: April 17, 2026, 3:13 p.m.

Status : Undergoing Analysis

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

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CVE-2026-23853