CVE-2026-41123 Dell CVE debrief

Who should care

System administrators and security teams responsible for Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it. This includes reviewing and updating Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems to ensure they are running a version that addresses this vulnerability, implementing compensating controls to monitor and restrict access to sensitive data, verifying and enforcing proper role-based access control (RBAC) configurations, monitoring system logs for suspicious activity, and considering applying vendor-provided security updates.

Technical summary

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, 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 access control vulnerability in the RBAC. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information tampering. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to review and update Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems to ensure they are running a version that addresses this vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the CVSS score of 4.3 and the potential for information tampering.

Recommended defensive actions

• Review and update Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems to ensure they are running a version that addresses this vulnerability.
• Implement compensating controls to monitor and restrict access to sensitive data.
• Verify and enforce proper role-based access control (RBAC) configurations.
• Monitor system logs for suspicious activity.
• Consider applying vendor-provided security updates.
• Perform a thorough review of the affected systems and components to identify potential exposure.
• Track exceptions and retest remediated assets to ensure the vulnerability is fully mitigated.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-03T13:17:10.720Z and was last modified on 2026-07-08T19:34:50.650Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This vulnerability affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, and LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70. The vulnerability is related to an improper access control in the RBAC, which could potentially be exploited by a low privileged attacker with remote access, leading to information tampering. The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates a medium severity. To verify the vulnerability, defenders should review the official CVE record and NVD entry for more information.

Sources and references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.