CVE-2026-44269

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.

CVSS v3 4.4 MEDIUM

4.4^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481268/dsa-2026-278-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system::::::::

History

08 Jul 2026, 19:33

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
First Time		Dell Dell data Domain Operating System
CPE		cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system::::::::
References	~~() https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481268/dsa-2026-278-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities -~~	() https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481268/dsa-2026-278-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities - Vendor Advisory

03 Jul 2026, 13:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-07-03 13:17

Updated : 2026-07-08 19:33

NVD link : CVE-2026-44269

Mitre link : CVE-2026-44269

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-44269

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Products Affected

dell

data_domain_operating_system

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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