CVE-2026-26943: dell data_domain_operating_system OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-26943 is a high (CVSS 7.2) OS Command Injection vulnerability in dell data_domain_operating_system. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 20-04-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 22-04-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain an OS command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product 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.