CVE-2026-44269

MEDIUM

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Title source: rule

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.

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481268/dsa-2026-278-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities

Scores

CVSS v3 4.4

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE

CWE-59

Status published

Products (4)

Dell/PowerProtect Data Domain < 7.13.1.80 or later

Dell/PowerProtect Data Domain < 8.3.1.40 or later

Dell/PowerProtect Data Domain < 8.6.1.20 or later

Dell/PowerProtect Data Domain < 8.7.0.0 or later

Published Jul 03, 2026

Tracked Since Jul 03, 2026