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.

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

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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

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

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

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Title Improper Link Resolution Allows Local Privileged File Access

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

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Title Local Privileged File Access via Improper Link Resolution on Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

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

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Title Local Privileged File Access via Improper Link Resolution on Dell PowerProtect Data Domain

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First Time appeared Dell
Dell powerprotect Data Domain
Vendors & Products Dell
Dell powerprotect Data Domain

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

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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
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'}

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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: dell

Published:

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

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

Link: CVE-2026-46468

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Updated: 2026-07-04T09:15:03Z

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