CVE-2025-36568 Hardcoded credentials in PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS

High 7.8 Published 17 Apr 2026 Updated 18 Apr 2026

A local low-privileged attacker can expose credentials in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS, potentially gaining unauthorized access and elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-36568?

CVE-2025-36568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System, published on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for client 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 an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to credential exposure. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the system with privileges of the compromised account.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-36568?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Data Domain Operating System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36568?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-36568 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-36568 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-36568 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q846-2w2g-p6v6.