Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Virtual Edition up to 8.7 path traversal

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8.2$5k-$25k2.51

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as very critical has been detected in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Virtual Edition up to 8.7. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-94346. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Virtual Edition up to 8.7. This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

PowerProtect Data Domain Virtual Edition, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2026 release versions 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, contain a Path Traversal vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.

The advisory is shared at dell.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-94346 since 09/21/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated 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 $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/27/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

VulDB Base Score: 9.1
VulDB Temp Score: 9.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/21/2026 CVE reserved
10/27/2026 +36 days Advisory disclosed
10/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dell.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-94346 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-94346
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-427205

Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2026 14:50
Changes: 10/27/2026 14:50 (60)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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