CVE-2026-103799 in PowerProtect Data Domain Management Center
Summary
by MITRE • 10/28/2026
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Management Center, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.40, LTS2026 release versions 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.20, contain a Missing Authorization vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized system operation on managed systems.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/28/2026
The Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Management Center software contains a critical security flaw classified as a missing authorization vulnerability within its web-based management interface. This defect affects multiple version ranges including Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.40, and LTS2026 release versions 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.20. The core issue stems from an insufficient access control mechanism that fails to properly validate user privileges before executing administrative commands or accessing sensitive system resources. This architectural weakness allows the application to process requests intended for high-privileged administrators even when submitted by users with only low-level permissions, thereby bypassing standard security boundaries designed to restrict operational capabilities based on role-based access controls.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability aligns closely with CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management and CWE-862 Missing Authorization as defined in the Common Weakness Enumeration standards. The flaw typically manifests when the backend API endpoints or server-side logic do not enforce strict session validation against user role attributes for every state-changing operation. An attacker who has obtained valid credentials with low-level access, such as a read-only operator account, can manipulate HTTP requests to invoke administrative functions that should be restricted. This exploitation path does not require complex buffer overflow techniques or injection attacks but relies instead on the logical failure of the application server to distinguish between authorized and unauthorized actions based on the authenticated user's identity and assigned roles.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for organizations relying on PowerProtect Data Domain Management Center for centralized backup management and data protection workflows. A low privileged attacker with remote network access can exploit this flaw to perform unauthorized system operations, which may include modifying configuration settings, managing storage resources, or potentially disrupting service availability. In the context of enterprise infrastructure, such actions could lead to data integrity issues, loss of backup capabilities, or complete compromise of the management plane that controls multiple managed systems. The ability to execute administrative commands without proper authorization undermines the principle of least privilege and exposes critical data protection assets to insider threats or compromised low-level accounts.
To mitigate this risk, organizations must apply the latest security patches provided by Dell Technologies for their specific version of PowerProtect Data Domain Management Center immediately upon availability. Until patching is complete, administrators should enforce strict network segmentation policies that limit access to the management interface exclusively from trusted administrative workstations and internal networks. Additionally implementing multi-factor authentication adds a layer of defense against credential theft which could facilitate exploitation of this vulnerability. Regular auditing of user roles and permissions ensures that accounts are granted only the minimum necessary privileges required for their job functions, reducing the attack surface available to potential adversaries seeking to escalate privileges through missing authorization flaws.