Dell PowerProtect Data Domain up to 8.6.1.10 Pathname path traversal

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A vulnerability was found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Pathname Handler. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-53480. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Pathname Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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 limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized file modification.

The advisory is shared at dell.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-53480 since 06/09/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/08/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 8.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Vendor

• Dell

Name

• PowerProtect Data Domain

Version

• 7.10.1.0
• 7.10.1.50
• 7.10.1.60
• 7.10.1.70
• 7.13.1.0
• 7.13.1.25
• 7.13.1.30
• 7.13.1.40
• 7.13.1.50
• 7.13.1.60
• 7.13.1.70
• 8.1.0.10
• 8.3.0.10
• 8.3.0.15
• 8.3.1.0
• 8.3.1.10
• 8.3.1.20
• 8.3.1.30
• 8.4
• 8.4.0.0
• 8.5
• 8.5.0.0
• 8.6
• 8.6.1.0
• 8.6.1.10

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.dell.com/

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