Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain backup appliances in specified Feature Release and LTS release ranges. A highly privileged local attacker could execute operating system commands as root. Business risk is highest where many administrators or support processes have appliance access, because compromise could affect backup integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat as a timely backup-platform remediation item, not an internet-wide emergency. The attack requires high privileged local access, but root command execution on backup systems can materially affect recovery readiness and data protection.
Technical view
CVE-2026-35074 is a CWE-78 OS command injection in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain. A local attacker with high privileges can potentially execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. CVSS 3.1 is 6.7: local access, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions listed in the advisory ranges. It is not described as remotely exploitable. Organizations running affected backup infrastructure with shared, delegated, or third-party administrative access should prioritize review.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not indicate active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the source bundle. Exploitation requires local access and high privileges, but successful exploitation could result in root-level command execution on backup infrastructure.
Researcher notes
The source bundle provides affected release ranges and CVSS details but not exploit details or fixed-version specifics. Avoid assuming remote exploitability. Focus validation on version exposure, privilege boundaries, and Dell’s advisory for remediation status.
Mitigation direction
- Review Dell advisory DSA-2026-060 for fixed versions and upgrade guidance.
- Inventory PowerProtect Data Domain systems and compare versions against affected ranges.
- Restrict local and administrative access to trusted personnel only.
- Monitor privileged appliance activity until remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Confirm each appliance product and software release version.
- Check whether versions fall within Dell’s affected Feature Release or LTS ranges.
- Verify remediation status against Dell advisory DSA-2026-060.
- Review logs for unusual privileged local activity on affected systems.
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
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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.