How severe is CVE-2026-26942?

CVE-2026-26942 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-2026-26942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-26942?

CVE-2026-26942 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-2026-26942?

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

Does CVE-2026-26942 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-26942 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23895.

When was CVE-2026-26942 published?

CVE-2026-26942 was published on 2026-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-26942

CVE-2026-26942 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% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-23895
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(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS 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-2026-26942?: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 8.5 through 8.6 contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS 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-2026-26942?: CVE-2026-26942 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-2026-26942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-26942?: CVE-2026-26942 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-2026-26942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-26942 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-26942 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23895.
When was CVE-2026-26942 published?: CVE-2026-26942 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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