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CVE-2026-49814

HIGH 7.2

Published 2026-07-03 · Last modified 2026-07-07

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 high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.2), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

1.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 65th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7.2CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ⚠Privileges: Requires an admin / high-privilege account
  • ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
  • ✓Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Affected

Vendors Dell

Products Powerprotect Data Domain Data Domain Operating System

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-78: : Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
DellData Domain Operating System≥ 7.7.1.0 and ≤ 7.13.1.70
DellData Domain Operating System≥ 8.0.0.0 and ≤ 8.3.1.30
DellData Domain Operating System≥ 8.4.0.0 and ≤ 8.7.0.0

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 7.2 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • HIGH 7.2 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Advisories

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS