Dell PowerProtect BoostFS Client 7.7.1.0-8.5 Credential Exposure Vulnerability
CVE-2025-36568 Published on April 17, 2026
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for client 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 an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to credential exposure. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the system with privileges of the compromised account.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-36568 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Insufficiently Protected Credentials
The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
Affected Versions
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS:- Before 8.6.0.0 or later is affected.
- Before 8.3.1.30 or later is affected.
- Before 7.13.1.60 or later is affected.
Exploit Probability
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