CVE-2026-53481

Published Jul 7, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, 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 limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the system. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of system; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Remediation

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Title Path Traversal Vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Allows Remote Full Control
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Title Remote Path Traversal in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Enables System Compromise
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Title Remote Path Traversal in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Enables System Compromise
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Title Path Traversal Vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Allows Remote Control
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Title Untrusted Input Path Traversal in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Enables Remote Control
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Title Untrusted Input Path Traversal in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Enables Remote Control
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First Time appeared Dell
Dell powerprotect Data Domain
Vendors & Products Dell
Dell powerprotect Data Domain
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, 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 limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the system. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of system; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
dell
Published
Updated
Jul 8, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Jun 9, 2026, 5:04 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 7, 2026, 1:16 PM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 8:10 PM