Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain backup/storage systems. A user who already has high privileges and local access could abuse command handling to run arbitrary commands as root. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but compromise of backup infrastructure can materially affect recovery capability.
Executive priority
Treat as a prioritized maintenance issue for backup infrastructure, not an emergency remote-exploitation event based on current sources. Schedule vendor-guided remediation promptly, especially where many administrators or third parties have privileged appliance access.
Technical view
CVE-2026-35073 is a CWE-78 OS command injection in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain. Affected ranges include Feature Release 7.7.1.0 through 8.6.0.0 and 8.7.0.0, LTS2025 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and LTS2024 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60. CVSS is 6.7: local access, low complexity, high privileges, no user interaction, high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations using Dell PowerProtect Data Domain in the listed release ranges are potentially exposed. Exposure is most relevant where administrators, operators, or locally authenticated privileged users can access the appliance. The source bundle does not identify internet-facing exploitation.
Exploitation context
The CVE and CVSS vector indicate exploitation requires local access and high privileges. Successful exploitation could lead to root-level command execution. The source bundle does not cite public exploit code, proof-of-concept activity, or CISA KEV listing.
Researcher notes
The available data supports OS command injection with root impact but constrained by AV:L and PR:H. The vendor advisory is the key source for fix details. No active exploitation evidence is provided, and KEV is false in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Review Dell advisory DSA-2026-060 for the vendor-approved update path.
- Inventory PowerProtect Data Domain versions and release trains.
- Prioritize systems in the listed affected ranges.
- Limit local and privileged access to trusted administrators only.
- Monitor for unusual privileged activity on Data Domain systems.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each appliance runs an affected Feature Release, LTS2025, or LTS2024 version.
- Check Dell support guidance for applicable fixed versions or workarounds.
- Review privileged account assignments and recent administrative activity.
- Document remediation status for backup and recovery infrastructure owners.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H0.85.9dellVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000450699/dsa-2026-060-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilitiesCVE reference, dell · vendor-advisory
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.