CVE-2025-36568: dell data_domain_operating_system Insufficiently Protected Credentials

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-36568 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in dell data_domain_operating_system. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 1.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-04-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 18-04-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for client of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50, contain an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to credential exposure. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the system with privileges of the compromised account.

• CWE-522Insufficiently Protected CredentialsThe product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.