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CVE-2026-53481

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.44% 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 are vulnerable to a path traversal issue that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system. The exploitation of this vulnerability could enable attackers to take complete control of the affected systems, posing a significant risk to data integrity and confidentiality. Organizations using these versions should prioritize immediate upgrades to mitigate this critical threat.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-53481
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.44%

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 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.

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