Is CVE-2026-23779 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-23779 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-23779 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-23779 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-23779?

CVE-2026-23779 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-23779

CWE-77Published: April 17, 2026· Updated: Apr 20, 2026

6.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.1th

Official Description

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 7.13.1.50, contain a command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain root-level access.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-23779 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.7.