Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Path Traversal Vulnerability 7.7.1.08.6
CVE-2026-41124 Published on July 3, 2026
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, 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 local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-41124 is exploitable 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 have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-41124 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain:- Before 8.8.0.0 or later is affected.
- Before 8.6.1.20 or later is affected.
- Before 8.3.1.40 or later is affected.
- Before 7.13.1.80 or later is affected.