CVE-2026-24506: OS Command Injection

Published Apr 20, 2026
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Updated

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60 contain an OS command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution as root.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain>=7.7.1.0<=8.6, >=8.3.1.0<=8.3.1.20, >=7.13.1.0<=7.13.1.60
Dell Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance<2.7.9
Dell Data Domain Operating System>=7.7.1.0<7.13.1.70
Dell Data Domain Operating System>=7.14.0.0<8.3.1.30
Dell Data Domain Operating System>=8.4.0.0<8.6.1.0

Event History

Apr 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-24506?

CVE-2026-24506 is classified as a high severity OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-24506?

To fix CVE-2026-24506, Dell recommends updating your PowerProtect Data Domain to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who can exploit CVE-2026-24506?

CVE-2026-24506 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with remote access to the affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems.

4

What versions of Dell PowerProtect Data Domain are affected by CVE-2026-24506?

CVE-2026-24506 affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions from 7.7.1.0 to 8.6, and specific LTS versions including 8.3.1.0 to 8.3.1.20 and 7.13.1.0 to 7.13.1.60.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-24506?

CVE-2026-24506 is an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

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