CVE-2026-46465 Dell CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and users of 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, and LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 should apply patches or mitigations and review system configurations and inventory for affected versions.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain due to the use of externally-controlled format string. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure and denial of service. The affected versions are 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, and LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70. The CVSS score is 5.5, indicating a medium severity vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the CVSS score of 5.5 and the potential for information disclosure and denial of service.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply patches or updates provided by Dell to vulnerable systems
• Restrict access to vulnerable systems to only necessary personnel
• Monitor system logs for potential exploitation attempts
• Implement compensating controls such as network segmentation or access controls
• Verify system configurations and inventory for affected versions
• 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 2026-07-03T14:16:30.473Z and was last modified on 2026-07-08T19:32:19.660Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability affects 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, and LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70. There is a high privileged attacker with remote access who could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure and denial of service. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details.

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.