RCE in Dell Data Domain Operating System
CVE-2025-43911
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.3.0.15, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.30, LTS 2023 release versions 7.10.1.0 through 7.10.1.60, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution. Exploitation may allow privilege escalation to root.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.006 (45.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Dell Data_domain_operating_system
- Dell Powerprotect Data Domain With Operating System (Dd Os) Lts2023 — versions 7.10.1.0
- Dell Powerprotect Data Domain With Operating System (Dd Os) Lts2024 — versions 7.13.1.0
- Dell Powerprotect Data Domain With Operating System (Dd Os) Lts2025 — versions 8.3.1.0
- Dell Powerprotect Data Domain With Operating System (Dd Os) Of Feature Release — versions 7.7.1.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security_alert@emc.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-43911?
- CVE-2025-43911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2025-10-07.
- How severe is CVE-2025-43911?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-43911 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.