Path Traversal in Dell Data Domain Operating System
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.003 (18.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 2.7 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security_alert@emc.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-53480?
- CVE-2026-53480 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 2.7/10. Published 2026-07-08.
- How severe is CVE-2026-53480?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.7 out of 10.