CVE-2026-44269 Path traversal in PowerProtect Data Domain

Medium 4.4 Published 3 Jul 2026 Updated 7 Jul 2026

A local high-privileged attacker can exploit improper link resolution to gain unauthorized access to files on Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-44269?

CVE-2026-44269 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System, published on 3 Jul 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, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-44269?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Data Domain Operating System.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44269?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-44269 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-44269 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-44269 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-72f3-wx74-78wc.