CVE-2026-23853 (GCVE-0-2026-23853)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-17 07:16 – Updated: 2026-04-18 03:55
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Summary
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50, contain a use of weak credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the system.
Severity ?
8.4 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
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Vendor Product Version
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Affected: 0 , < 8.6.0.0 or later (semver)
Affected: 0 , < 8.3.1.20 or later (semver)
Affected: 0 , < 7.13.1.50 or later (semver)
Affected: 0 , < 2.7.9 with DD OS 8.3.1.30 (semver)
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2026-04-15 18:30
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