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CVE-2026-53479

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 1.14% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-07 · Last synced 2026-08-06

CyberRota Analysis

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Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7 and various LTS releases contain an OS command injection vulnerability that allows remote high-privileged attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. This critical flaw can lead to a bypass of protection mechanisms, posing significant risks to data integrity and system security. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize immediate upgrades to mitigate potential exploitation.

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CVE
CVE-2026-53479
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
1.14%

Original NVD 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 neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command Injection') vulnerability. A remote high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to protection mechanism bypass. This is a Critical vulnerability as it allows an attacker to invoke arbitrary command execution with root privileges; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

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