Input Validation Flaw in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain (v7.7-8.6) Enables RCE
CVE-2026-24504 Published on April 20, 2026
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain an improper input validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-24504 is exploitable with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Affected Versions
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain:- Before 8.6.1.10, 8.7.0.0 or later is affected.
- Before 8.3.1.30 or later is affected.
- Before 7.13.1.70 or later is affected.
- Before 2.7.9 with DD OS 8.3.1.30 is affected.