What is CVE-2026-23853?

CVE-2026-23853 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System, classified under CWE-1391. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-04-17.

How severe is CVE-2026-23853?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System

CVE-2026-23853

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.

EPSS: 0.002 (5.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1391

References

security_alert@emc.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23853?: CVE-2026-23853 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System, classified under CWE-1391. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-04-17.
How severe is CVE-2026-23853?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.