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Improper Input Validation in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain DD OS leading to root command execution

IdentifiersCVE-2026-24504CWE-20· Improper Input Validation

CVE-2026-24504 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain products running Data Domain Operating System (DD OS), including PowerProtect Data Domain appliances, Data Domain Virtual Edition, Dell APEX Protection Storage, and Data Domain Management Center. According to Dell, affected versions include DD OS 7.7.1.0 through 8.6.0.0, LTS2025 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and LTS2024 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60. The flaw can be exploited by a high-privileged attacker with remote access and may result in arbitrary command execution with root privileges. The provided content identifies the issue as improper input validation but does not disclose the specific vulnerable function, interface, or code path.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker who already has high privileges on the target system to execute arbitrary commands as root. This implies full compromise of the affected appliance or virtual instance, including complete control over the operating environment, the ability to alter configuration, access or manipulate protected backup data, disrupt backup and recovery operations, and potentially destroy system integrity and availability.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

If immediate patching is not possible, restrict remote administrative access to trusted management networks only, minimize the number of accounts with high privileges, enforce strong credential hygiene and MFA where supported, monitor privileged sessions and command execution, and isolate Data Domain management interfaces from untrusted networks. Because exploitation requires high privileges and remote access, reducing administrative exposure and limiting privileged account use materially lowers risk until upgrades can be completed.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply Dell-provided fixed releases. The content indicates remediation in DD OS 8.6.1.10 and 8.7.0.0 or later for the main feature-release train, 8.3.1.30 or later for LTS2025, and 7.13.1.70 or later for LTS2024. For PowerProtect DP Series Appliance deployments affected through bundled DD OS components, upgrade to version 2.7.9 where applicable. Validate that the deployed DD OS version is at or above the remediated release for the relevant train.
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EXPOSURE SURFACE

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VendorProductType
Dell TechnologiesData Domain Operating Systemoperating_system
Dell TechnologiesPowerprotect Data Domainapplication
Dell TechnologiesPowerprotect Dp Series Applianceapplication

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ACTIVITY FEED

Recent activity

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Social activity

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EXTERNAL REFERENCES
MITRE CVE
cve.org · CVE-2026-24504
NVD
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24504
MITRE CWE · CWE-20
Improper Input Validation
Vendor Advisory
dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000450699/dsa-2026-060-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities