Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80, LTS2025 re
Affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Feature Release 7.7.1.0 through 8.8 and the LTS2024, LTS2025, and LTS2026 release ranges. CVSS rates it 8.8 High. No fixed version is listed in the checked facts.
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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Specific setups only
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical impact: total
Summary
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems running certain Feature Release and Long-Term Support releases are affected. A remote attacker with low-level privileges could exploit a path traversal flaw to gain access to files on the underlying filesystem.
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Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.40, LTS2026 release versions 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.20, contain an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to filesystem access for attacker.
Timeline
- CVE published
- First seen by cve.now
- CISA SSVC assessment
Exploitation: none · Automatable: no · Technical impact: total
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Version range not reported
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Questions about CVE-2026-86398
What does this mean?
The bug can lead to an attacker gaining filesystem access on the affected Data Domain system. The checked facts do not describe the exact mechanism.Source: dell.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
Affected versions are Feature Release 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80, LTS2025 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.40, and LTS2026 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.20. Compare the installed software version on the system with these ranges.Source: dell.com
What should I do about it?
The checked facts do not name a fixed release. Check Dell's advisory for the patched version that matches your release train.Source: dell.com
Is it being exploited?
It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cve.now feed data
What if there's no patch?
The checked facts do not list a workaround. Until a fix is available, follow the guidance in Dell's advisory for the affected release.Source: dell.com