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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-26942 · published 20 April 2026

CVE-2026-26942: Dell powerprotect dp series appliance os command injection vulnerability

Dell · Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.

7.2 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 1.4% · top 28.0% CWE-78 · OS command injection
7.2CVSS 3.1 base score
1.4%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.

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

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000450699/dsa-2026-060-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multip Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-26942), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.