How severe is CVE-2026-22761?

CVE-2026-22761 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-22761 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-22761?

CVE-2026-22761 primarily affects Dell Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22761?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-22761 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-22761 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23906.

When was CVE-2026-22761 published?

CVE-2026-22761 was published on 2026-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-22761

CVE-2026-22761 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-23906
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance
Published: 2026-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain a command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22761?: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain a command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-22761?: CVE-2026-22761 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-22761 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22761?: CVE-2026-22761 primarily affects Dell Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22761?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22761 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-22761 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23906.
When was CVE-2026-22761 published?: CVE-2026-22761 was published on 2026-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000450699/dsa-2026-060-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_dp_series_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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