Dell PowerProtect DataDomain 7.7+ - High Priv Local Attack Unauthorized Access
CVE-2026-44268 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 incorrect permission Assignment for critical resource vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-44268 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 high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. When a resource is given a permissions setting that provides access to a wider range of actors than required, it could lead to the exposure of sensitive information, or the modification of that resource by unintended parties. This is especially dangerous when the resource is related to program configuration, execution or sensitive user data.
Affected Versions
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain:- Before 8.7.0.0 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.