How severe is CVE-2026-23774?

CVE-2026-23774 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-23774 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-23774?

CVE-2026-23774 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-2026-23774?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-23774 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-23774 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23879.

When was CVE-2026-23774 published?

CVE-2026-23774 was published on 2026-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-23774

CVE-2026-23774 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-23879
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance
Published: 2026-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.10, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.40, contain an OS command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23774?: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.10, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.40, contain an OS command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-23774?: CVE-2026-23774 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-23774 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-23774?: CVE-2026-23774 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-2026-23774?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-23774 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-23774 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23879.
When was CVE-2026-23774 published?: CVE-2026-23774 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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