Dell TechnologiesCVE-2026-53481
Dell Technologies PowerProtect Data Domain: path traversal
Critical9.8CVE-2026-53481 · Published Jul 7, 2026 · updated Jul 8, 2026
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, 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 limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the system. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of system; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PowerProtect Data Domain Product | < 8.8.0.0 or later | 8.8.0.0 or later |
| < 8.6.1.20 or later | 8.6.1.20 or later | |
| < 8.3.1.40 or later | 8.3.1.40 or later | |
| < 7.13.1.80 or later | 7.13.1.80 or later |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity from
- the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
- Weakness
- CWE-22
More Dell Technologies advisories
All Dell Technologies| Date | Advisory | Severity | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8 | Dell Technologies PowerProtect Data Domain: improper authorization | High8.8 | 8.7.0.0 or later+3 more |
| Jul 8 | Dell Technologies PowerProtect Data Domain: integer overflow | High7.5 | 8.8.0.0 or later+3 more |
| Jul 8 | Dell Technologies PowerProtect Data Domain: path traversal | Low2.7 | 8.8.0.0 or later+3 more |
| Jul 8 | Dell Technologies PowerProtect Data Domain: cross-site scripting | High7.1 | 8.8.0.0 or later+3 more |
| Jul 7 | Dell Technologies PowerProtect Data Domain: command injection | High7.2 | 8.8.0.0 or later+3 more |
| Jul 7 | Dell Technologies PowerProtect Data Domain: improper authentication | Critical9.8 | 8.8.0.0 or later+3 more |