CVE-2026-53481

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. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the system. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of system; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

CVSS v3 9.8 CRITICAL

9.8^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

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)

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History

08 Jul 2026, 19:57

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CPE		cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system::::::::
First Time		Dell 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

07 Jul 2026, 13:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-07-07 13:16

Updated : 2026-07-08 19:57

NVD link : CVE-2026-53481

Mitre link : CVE-2026-53481

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-53481

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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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