CVE-2025-29987: powerprotect — Fix

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions prior to 8.3.0.15 contain an Insufficient Granularity of Access Control vulnerability. An authenticated user from a trusted remote client could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1220 CWE-1220

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	powerprotect_data_domain	< 7.10.1.60
dell	data_domain_operating_system	7.10.1.0 — 7.10.1.60
dell	data_domain_operating_system	7.13.1.0 — 7.13.1.25
dell	data_domain_operating_system	8.3.0.0 — 8.3.0.15
dell	powerprotect_dm5500_firmware	5.12 — 5.19.0.0
dell	powerprotect_dm5500	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000300899/dsa-2025-139-dell-technologies-powerprotect-data-domain-security-update-for-a-security-vulnerability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-29987? +

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions prior to 8.3.0.15 contain an Insufficient Granularity of Access Control vulnerability. An authenticated user from a trusted remote client could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-29987? +

CVE-2025-29987 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-29987? +

CVE-2025-29987 affects products from dell, specifically: data_domain_operating_system, powerprotect_data_domain, powerprotect_dm5500, powerprotect_dm5500_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-29987? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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