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.

Key Points: • Two critical vulnerabilities in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain products allow full remote access. • CVE-2026-53483 and CVE-2026-53481 have a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe risk. • Affected systems include Data Domain appliances and Dell APEX Protection Storage.