Multiple Dell PowerProtect Vulnerabilities Allow Hackers to Gain Full System Access Remotely

Cybersecuritynews •Abinaya • July 15, 2026

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Dell has released security updates to address multiple critical vulnerabilities in its PowerProtect Data Domain products that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain complete control of affected systems. The vulnerabilities impact several PowerProtect Data Domain platforms, including Data Domain appliances, Data Domain Virtual Edition, Dell APEX Protection Storage, and the Data Domain Management […]

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Critical Dell PowerProtect Vulnerabilities Enable Remote System Control Dell has disclosed multiple critical vulnerabilities in its PowerProtect Data Domain products, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full control of affected systems. These vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2026-53483 and CVE-2026-53481, both received a critical CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8. They impact various platforms, including Data Domain appliances and Dell APEX Protection Storage. The vulnerabilities were published on July 7, 2026, and affect multiple supported software versions. Security updates have been released to mitigate these risks. Organizations using the affected systems are advised to apply the patches immediately to prevent potential exploitation. 2 sources 73

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CWE Weaknesses (1)

CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

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Data Domain Appliances Data Domain Management Data Domain Virtual Edition Dell APEX Protection Storage PowerProtect Data Domain