Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Path Traversal < 8.8 (LTS)
CVE-2026-53480 Published on July 8, 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 contain an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized file modification.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-53480 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 have no impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and no impact on 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-2026-53480 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.