CVE-2026-49813 Command injection in PowerProtect Data Domain

Medium 6.7 Published 3 Jul 2026 Updated 7 Jul 2026

A high-privileged local 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: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-49813?

CVE-2026-49813 is a medium-severity command injection 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 8.7, 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 neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-49813?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Data Domain Operating System.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49813?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-49813 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-2026-49813 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-49813 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-hx78-853f-cj6m.