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CVE-2026-86385
CVE-2026-86385
PUBLISHED
CVSS 8.8 HIGH
Reported by dell · Published October 28, 2026
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, contain an Improper Check for Dropped Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PowerProtect Data Domain | Dell | 8.9.0.0 or later |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | PowerProtect Data Domain | 0 |
| Dell | PowerProtect Data Domain | 0 |
Timeline
- Oct 28, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
- Oct 28, 2026 CVE Published
- Oct 28, 2026 PoC Published
- Oct 29, 2026 EPSS Score (3 in total, the first dated here)
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