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CVE-2026-41124 Dell CVE debrief

A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit the path traversal vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, leading to information exposure. The 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 class is an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal'). The likely operational impact is information exposure. The source confidence is limited due to the lack of publicly available exploit details.

Vendor
Dell
Product
PowerProtect Data Domain
CVSS
LOW 2.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-03
Original CVE updated
2026-07-08
Advisory published
2026-07-03
Advisory updated
2026-07-08

Who should care

System administrators and security teams responsible for Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems, particularly those with 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, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it.

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 limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure. The vulnerability allows an attacker to traverse the directory structure, potentially accessing sensitive information.

Defensive priority

Low priority due to the requirement for local access and high privileges.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory and assess Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems for 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 7.13.1.
  • Apply vendor-recommended patches or updates as available.
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity.
  • Enforce strict access controls and ensure high privileges are only granted when necessary.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-03T13:17:10.837Z and was last modified on 2026-07-08T19:34:04.767Z. 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 allows a high privileged attacker with local access to potentially exploit the path traversal vulnerability, leading to information exposure. Evidence of exploitation is limited, and defenders should verify system logs for suspicious activity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-41124 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-41124

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-41124 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41124

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Mitigation or vendor reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481268/dsa-2026-278-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities

    [email protected] - Vendor Advisory

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.