Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS Command Injection 7.7.1.0-8.8 CVE-2026-53479
CVE-2026-53479 Published on July 7, 2026
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, 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 containan improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command Injection') vulnerability. A remote high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass. This is a Critical vulnerability as it allows an attacker to invoke arbitrary command execution with root privileges; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-53479 can be exploited 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
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-2026-53479 has been classified to as a Shell injection 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.