Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2026-53481
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.
Path Traversal
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
9.8
CRITICAL
Exploitability:3.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:0.63%
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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-22 ↗CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | PowerProtect Data Domain | 0 < 8.8.0.0 or later (affected), 0 < 8.6.1.20 or later (affected), 0 < 8.3.1.40 or later (affected), 0 < 7.13.1.80 or later (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Dell · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-06-09T17:04:35 |
| Published | 2026-07-07T13:02:37 |
| Patch Date | 2026-07-02 |
| Last Updated | 2026-07-08T03:56:41 |
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