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CVE-2026-44269 Dell CVE debrief

A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in 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, leading to unauthorized access. The vulnerability class is related to link following, and the likely operational impact is unauthorized access. However, the source-confidence limits and review context are limited.

Vendor: Dell
Product: PowerProtect Data Domain
CVSS: MEDIUM 4.4
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

Users of 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, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to protect their systems. The affected operator is the system administrator, and the platform is Dell PowerProtect Data Domain.

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 link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability. The vulnerability could allow a high privileged attacker with local access to potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access. The affected product context is Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, and the defensive impact is related to unauthorized access.

Defensive priority

Medium

Recommended defensive actions

Inventory affected Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems
Apply vendor remediation
Implement compensating controls
Monitor for suspicious activity
Exception tracking and retest
Review 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 2026-07-03T13:17:15.870Z and was last modified on 2026-07-07T18:16:38.567Z. The source details are limited, and further verification is needed to confirm affected scope and severity. Defenders should review the official advisory and CVE record for validation.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

CVE-2026-44269 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-44269

CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
CVE-2026-44269 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44269

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

Supplemental references

Source 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

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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.