CVE-2026-23776 | Dell PowerProtect Data Domain up to 8.5 certificate validation (dsa-2026-060)
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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain up to 8.5 . Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to improper certificate validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-23776 . It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
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VDB-358050 · CVE-2026-23776 · DSA-2026-060
DELL POWERPROTECT DATA DOMAIN UP TO 8.5 CERTIFICATE VALIDATION
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
6.1 $5k-$25k 3.30+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain up to 8.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in certificate validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-23776. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain up to 8.5. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a certificate validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-295. The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
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 8.3.1.20, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60, contain(s) an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in certificate-based login. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
The advisory is available at dell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-23776 since 01/16/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/17/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1587.003 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Productinfo
Vendor
Dell
Name
PowerProtect Data Domain
Version
7.7.0
7.7.1.0
7.13.0
7.13.1.0
7.13.1.1
7.13.1.2
7.13.1.3
7.13.1.4
7.13.1.5
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7.13.1.48
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7.13.1.50
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7.13.1.60
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.3.0
8.3.1.0
8.3.1.1
8.3.1.2
8.3.1.3
8.3.1.4
8.3.1.5
8.3.1.6
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8.3.1.17
8.3.1.18
8.3.1.19
8.3.1.20
8.4
8.5
License
commercial
Website
Vendor: https://www.dell.com/
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CVSSv3info
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1
VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 5.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.2
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CVSSv2info
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Certificate validation
CWE: CWE-295 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo
01/16/2026 CVE reserved
04/17/2026 +90 days Advisory disclosed
04/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: dell.com
Advisory: dsa-2026-060
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-23776 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-23776
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-358050
Entryinfo
Created: 04/17/2026 11:48
Changes: 04/17/2026 11:48 (62)
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Cache ID: 99:D22:101
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