CVE-2026-23778

HIGH
Published Apr 17, 2026 Modified Apr 20, 2026 CWE-77

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50, contain a command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain root-level access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0004
Probability of exploitation
0.14%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-77 CWE-77

Affected Products

Vendor Product
dell powerprotect_dp_series_appliance
dell data_domain_operating_system
dell data_domain_operating_system
dell data_domain_operating_system

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-23778? +
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50, contain a command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain root-level access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-23778? +
CVE-2026-23778 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0004, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-23778? +
CVE-2026-23778 affects products from dell, specifically: data_domain_operating_system, powerprotect_dp_series_appliance. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-23778? +
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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