Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2026-23853
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50, contain a use of weak credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the system.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
8.4
HIGH
Exploitability:2.6
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:0.16%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-1391 ↗CWE-1391: Use of Weak Credentials
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | PowerProtect Data Domain | 0 < 8.6.0.0 or later (affected), 0 < 8.3.1.20 or later (affected), 0 < 7.13.1.50 or later (affected), 0 < 2.7.9 with DD OS 8.3.1.30 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.158%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Dell · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-01-16T18:05:07 |
| Published | 2026-04-17T07:16:26 |
| Patch Date | 2026-04-15 |
| Last Updated | 2026-04-18T03:55:52 |
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