Dell PowerProtect OS Command Injection v7.7.1.0-8.7.0.0 (LTS2025 8.3.1.0-20, LTS2024 7.13.1.0-60)
CVE-2026-35073 Published on April 17, 2026
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7.0.0, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain an improper neutralization of special elements used in an 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 Analysis
CVE-2026-35073 can be exploited with local system 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
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-35073 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain:- Before 8.7.0.1 or later is affected.
- Before 8.3.1.30 or later is affected.
- Before 7.13.1.70 or later is affected.