CVE-2026-44269
published 2026-07-03CVE-2026-44269: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through…
PriorityP420medium4.4CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRHUINSUCHINAN
EPSS
0.13%
3.2th percentile
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, 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 link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
Affected
7 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| dell | data_domain_operating_system | 7.7.1.0 – 7.13.1.70 | — |
| dell | data_domain_operating_system | 8.0.0.0 – 8.3.1.30 | — |
| dell | data_domain_operating_system | 8.4.0.0 – 8.6.1.10 | — |
| dell | powerprotect_data_domain | < 8.7.0.0 or later | 8.7.0.0 or later |
| dell | powerprotect_data_domain | < 8.6.1.20 or later | 8.6.1.20 or later |
| dell | powerprotect_data_domain | < 8.3.1.40 or later | 8.3.1.40 or later |
| dell | powerprotect_data_domain | < 7.13.1.80 or later | 7.13.1.80 or later |
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GHSA
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, 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 throu
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-07-03
CVE-2026-44269 [MEDIUM] CWE-59 Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, 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 throu
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, 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 link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
VulDB
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain up to 8.6.1.10 link following (dsa-2026-278)
vuldb·2026-07-03·CVSS 4.4
CVE-2026-44269 [MEDIUM] Dell PowerProtect Data Domain up to 8.6.1.10 link following (dsa-2026-278)
A vulnerability was found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain up to 8.6.1.10 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to link following.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-44269. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-07-03
Published