CVE-2026-44269

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Published Jul 3, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 4.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.

Remediation

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Advisories

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Improper link resolution allowing unauthorized local file access on Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
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Title Improper link resolution allowing unauthorized local file access on Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
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Title Improper Link Resolution Allows Unauthorized Local File Access in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
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Title Improper Link Resolution Allows Unauthorized Local File Access in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
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Title Unauthorized Access via Improper Link Resolution in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
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First Time appeared Dell
Dell powerprotect Data Domain
Vendors & Products Dell
Dell powerprotect Data Domain
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Description Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
Weaknesses CWE-59
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
dell
Published
Updated
Jul 7, 2026, 5:01 PM
Reserved
May 5, 2026, 5:04 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 3, 2026, 1:17 PM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 9:10 PM