CVE-2026-46468 - Vulnerability Details

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 link resolution before file access ('Link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.

Published: 2026-07-03

Score: 4.4 Medium

EPSS: < 1% Very Low

KEV: No

Impact:

Action:

Analysis

Impact

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliances suffer from an improper link resolution before file access flaw (CWE-59) that can allow a local user with administrative privileges to read files that should otherwise be inaccessible, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or data.

Affected Systems

PowerProtect Data Domain appliances running versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, and LTS2024 release 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 are impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.4 indicates a moderate severity, but the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests the likelihood of exploitation is very low as of the current data. The vulnerability requires local high‑privileged access and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Consequently, the risk is primarily confined to environments where local administrative privileges are available; applying vendor patches or restricting such access will effectively reduce the threat.

Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).

Vendor Product Default status Versions

Dell

PowerProtect Data Domain

unaffected

Version	Status	Constraints
`0`	affected	< 8.8.0.0 or later
`0`	affected	< 8.6.1.20 or later
`0`	affected	< 8.3.1.40 or later
`0`	affected	< 7.13.1.80 or later

No data.

Vendor Product Confidence Versions

Dell

Powerprotect Data Domain

100%

Version	Status	Scheme	Platform
`[0,8.8.0.0)`	affected	generic	—
`[0,8.6.1.20)`	affected	generic	—
`[0,8.3.1.40)`	affected	generic	—
`[0,7.13.1.80)`	affected	generic	—

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Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

Apply Dell’s security update DSA-2026-278 to upgrade all affected PowerProtect Data Domain appliances to a patched version.
Restrict local administrative privileges to the minimum privilege principles.
Configure network and management access to isolate the appliance from unnecessary exposure until the patch is applied and proper link resolution controls are verified.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 21, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

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No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Local

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required High

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact None

Availability Impact None

User Interaction None

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

The EPSS score is 0.00133.

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

References

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

History

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title		Improper Link Resolution Leading to Local Information Exposure in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title	Improper Link Resolution Leading to Local Information Exposure in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title		Improper Link Resolution Leading to Local Information Exposure in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title	Improper Link Resolution Allows Local Privileged Information Exposure in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title		Improper Link Resolution Allows Local Privileged Information Exposure in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title	Improper Link Resolution Before File Access Leading to Local Information Exposure

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title		Improper Link Resolution Before File Access Leading to Local Information Exposure

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title	Local Information Exposure via Improper Link Resolution in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title		Local Information Exposure via Improper Link Resolution in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Metrics		ssvc `{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}`

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:45:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title	Local Information Exposure via Improper Link Resolution in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title		Local Information Exposure via Improper Link Resolution in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title	Improper Link Resolution Leading to Local Information Exposure in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title		Improper Link Resolution Leading to Local Information Exposure in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title	Improper Link Resolution Allows Local Privileged File Access

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title		Improper Link Resolution Allows Local Privileged File Access

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title	Local Privileged File Access via Improper Link Resolution on Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Title		Local Privileged File Access via Improper Link Resolution on Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
First Time appeared		Dell Dell powerprotect Data Domain
Vendors & Products		Dell Dell powerprotect Data Domain

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
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 link resolution before file access ('Link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.
Weaknesses		CWE-59
References		https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481268/dsa-2026-278-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities
Metrics		cvssV3_1 `{'score': 4.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}`

Subscriptions

Dell Powerprotect Data Domain

MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: dell

Published: 2026-07-03T12:58:46.278Z

Updated: 2026-07-06T16:33:11.018Z

Reserved: 2026-05-14T17:05:39.859Z

Link: CVE-2026-46468

Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-06T16:33:05.976Z

NVD

No data.

Redhat

No data.

OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-21T10:00:04Z

Weaknesses

CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Impact

Affected Systems

Risk and Exploitability

Tracking

Attack Vector Local

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required High

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact None

Availability Impact None

User Interaction None

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

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