Is CVE-2026-26943 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-26943 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-26943 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-26943 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26943?

CVE-2026-26943 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-26943

CWE-78Published: April 20, 2026· Updated: Apr 20, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.12%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:30.9th

Official Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, 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 an OS command injection vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26943 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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 7.2.