Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 7, 2026· Updated Jul 8, 2026
CVE-2026-53481
CVE-2026-53481
Description
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.
Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Range: >=7.7.1.0,<7.13.1.80
- Range: 7.7.1.0 - 8.7, 8.6.1.0 - 8.6.1.10, 8.3.1.0 - 8.3.1.30, 7.13.1.0 - 7.13.1.70
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1News mentions
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