CVE-2026-23853

High

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 use of weak credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the system.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.4

Exploit probability—

ProductDell Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance

PublishedApr 17, 2026

First seenApr 17, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-1391CWE-1391

How to fix

Update

dell powerprotect_dp_series_appliance2.7.9 or later
dell data_domain_operating_system7.13.1.60, 8.3.1.30 or later

Vendor advisories

dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000450699/dsa-2026-060-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
dell powerprotect_dp_series_appliance	v < 2.7.9	2.7.9
dell data_domain_operating_system	7.7.1.0 ≤ v < 7.13.1.60, 7.14.0.0 ≤ v < 8.3.1.30, 8.4.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 8.6.0.0	7.13.1.60, 8.3.1.30

Check your version

Choose the product and enter the version you run to see whether it falls in the affected range.

In the Intelligence 360 plan

Attack Surface Management

See the assets tied to your domains, the technologies they run and known vulnerabilities in one list.