CVE-2026-68861 Command injection in PowerProtect One

High 8.8 Published 26 Aug 2026 Updated 27 Aug 2026

A low-privileged remote attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands on Dell PowerProtect One due to improper neutralization of special elements.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-68861?

CVE-2026-68861 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect One, published on 26 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell PowerProtect One, versions 20.1.0.0 and below, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-68861?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Powerprotect One.

How do I fix CVE-2026-68861?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-68861 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-2026-68861 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-68861 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hqgj-p55h-h7q6.