CVE-2026-23779: dell data_domain_operating_system Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-23779 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) Command Injection vulnerability in dell data_domain_operating_system. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 43.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

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

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) 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 a command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain root-level access.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.