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CVE-2026-49815 Dell CVE debrief

CVE-2026-49815 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain. A high-privileged attacker with remote access could exploit this vulnerability, leading to execution of arbitrary OS commands. 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. Organizations should prioritize patching.

Vendor
Dell
Product
PowerProtect Data Domain
CVSS
HIGH 7.2
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

Organizations using 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 prioritize patching. Security teams and administrators responsible for these systems should take immediate action to mitigate the vulnerability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command. An attacker with high privileges and remote access could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands. 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 are affected.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches or updates provided by Dell to address the vulnerability.
  • Restrict access to affected systems to only necessary personnel.
  • Monitor systems for suspicious activity.
  • Implement additional security controls, such as network segmentation.
  • 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 2026-07-03T15:16:32.720Z and was last modified on 2026-07-07T05:16:51.990Z. The NVD entry is currently Undergoing Analysis. 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 are affected. The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-49815 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-49815

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

  • CVE-2026-49815 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-49815

    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

    [email protected]

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.