RCE in Dell Data Domain Operating System
CVE-2026-35072
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6.0.0 and version 8.7.0.0, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 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 with root privileges.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.005 (43.4th 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 — versions 8.7.0.0
- Dell Powerprotect Data Domain — versions 0
- Dell Powerprotect_dp_series_appliance
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security_alert@emc.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-35072?
- CVE-2026-35072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2026-04-17.
- How severe is CVE-2026-35072?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.