CVE-2026-86400

Critical

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.40, LTS2026 release versions 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.20, contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of the system. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability60. percentile0.9%
ProductPowerProtect Data Domain
PublishedOct 28, 2026
First seenNov 4, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain8.9.0.0 or later, 7.13.1.90 or later, 8.3.1.50 or later, 8.6.1.30 or later or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Dell PowerProtect Data Domainv < 8.9.0.0 or later, v < 7.13.1.90 or later, v < 8.3.1.50 or later, v < 8.6.1.30 or later8.9.0.0 or later, 7.13.1.90 or later, 8.3.1.50 or later, 8.6.1.30 or later

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