CVE-2026-53480

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, 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 limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized file modification.

CVSS v3 2.7 LOW

2.7^/10

CVSS v3 : LOW

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.2 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact LOW

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?msockid=3021cac2195069ed3194ddad186a68f9	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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History

08 Jul 2026, 20:09

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?msockid=3021cac2195069ed3194ddad186a68f9 -~~	() https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481268/dsa-2026-278-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities?msockid=3021cac2195069ed3194ddad186a68f9 - Vendor Advisory

08 Jul 2026, 14:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-07-08 14:17

Updated : 2026-07-08 20:09

NVD link : CVE-2026-53480

Mitre link : CVE-2026-53480

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-53480

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Products Affected

dell

data_domain_operating_system

CWE

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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