CVE-2026-86385

Improper Check for Dropped Privileges Enables Privilege Escalation in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Published Oct 28, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, contain an Improper Check for Dropped Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.

Remediation

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Metrics ssvc

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

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First Time appeared Dell
Dell powerprotect Data Domain
Vendors & Products Dell
Dell powerprotect Data Domain
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Title Improper Check for Dropped Privileges Enables Privilege Escalation in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
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Description Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, contain an Improper Check for Dropped Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.
Weaknesses CWE-273
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
dell
Published
Updated
Oct 29, 2026, 3:57 AM
Reserved
Sep 7, 2026, 10:04 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 28, 2026, 10:17 AM
Modified
Oct 29, 2026, 4:18 AM