CVE-2026-23853 Hardcoded credentials in PowerProtect Data Domain
An unauthenticated local attacker can exploit weak credentials in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS to gain unauthorized system access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-23853?
CVE-2026-23853 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 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.
Weakness: CWE-1391
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-23853?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Dell Data Domain Operating System, Dell Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23853?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-23853 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-23853 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-23853 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell Data Domain Operating System
- CVE-2026-53481 Path traversal in PowerProtect Data Domain
- CVE-2026-53483 Auth bypass in PowerProtect Data Domain
- CVE-2025-36594 Auth bypass in PowerProtect Data Domain Feature Release
- CVE-2026-56086 Missing authorization in PowerProtect Data Domain
- CVE-2026-26944 Missing authorization in PowerProtect Data Domain
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch84-4cgh-f3fc.