CVE-2026-23774 Command injection in PowerProtect Data Domain

High 7.2 Published 20 Apr 2026 Updated 22 Apr 2026

A high-privileged remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands on Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems via OS command injection.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-23774?

CVE-2026-23774 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System, published on 20 Apr 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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 8.3.1.10, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.40, contain an OS command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-23774?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Dell Data Domain Operating System, Dell Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23774?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-23774 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2026-23774 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-23774 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gxrh-c9qf-pf88.