CVE-2026-23775 Information disclosure in PowerProtect Data Domain appliances

High 7.6 Published 17 Apr 2026 Updated 17 Apr 2026

A low-privileged remote attacker can expose credentials from log files on Dell Data Domain appliances with retention lock enabled, potentially leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-23775?

CVE-2026-23775 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System, published on 17 Apr 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliances with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 8.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.10 contain an insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to credential exposures. Authentication attempts as the compromised user would need to be authorized by a high privileged DD user. This vulnerability only affects systems with retention lock enabled.

Weakness: CWE-532

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-23775?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Data Domain Operating System.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23775?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-23775 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-23775 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-23775 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-w42r-7hmw-4854.