{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/dell/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["dell","powerprotect","datadomain","vulnerability","privilege-escalation","defense-evasion","credential-access","impact"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMultiple vulnerabilities exist within Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS, potentially enabling a malicious actor to compromise systems. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with root privileges, privilege escalation to administrator level, circumvention of security mechanisms, data manipulation, sensitive information disclosure, and the execution of other unspecified malicious activities. The vulnerabilities could be exploited to gain complete control over the affected systems, leading to significant data loss, disruption of services, or other severe consequences. The full scope of affected versions and the specific vulnerabilities involved are not detailed in the source information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the broad nature of the advisory, the following attack chain is constructed based on the potential capabilities granted by exploiting the vulnerabilities:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Access:\u003c/strong\u003e An attacker exploits a remote code execution vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS, potentially through a network service or web interface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivilege Escalation:\u003c/strong\u003e The attacker leverages an additional vulnerability to escalate privileges from an initial low-privilege shell to root access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefense Evasion:\u003c/strong\u003e With root privileges, the attacker disables or bypasses security measures, such as intrusion detection systems or anti-malware software.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCredential Access:\u003c/strong\u003e The attacker gains access to stored credentials, such as those used for backups or system administration, by dumping the system\u0026rsquo;s credential store.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Manipulation:\u003c/strong\u003e The attacker modifies data stored within the Dell PowerProtect Data Domain system, potentially corrupting backups or injecting malicious code into stored files.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation Disclosure:\u003c/strong\u003e The attacker extracts sensitive information, such as customer data, internal documents, or system configurations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLateral Movement:\u003c/strong\u003e Using the compromised Data Domain OS, the attacker can pivot to other systems within the network leveraging the credentials obtained or the trust relationships established.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpact:\u003c/strong\u003e The attacker achieves their final objective, which may include data exfiltration, system disruption, or ransomware deployment.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could result in significant damage to organizations utilizing Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS. This could include data loss due to corruption or deletion, financial losses from service disruption, reputational damage, and legal repercussions from the disclosure of sensitive information. The absence of specific victim counts or sector targeting makes quantifying the impact difficult, but the potential for widespread disruption and data compromise is high.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigate Dell\u0026rsquo;s security advisories and apply the necessary patches to address the vulnerabilities in PowerProtect Data Domain OS as soon as they become available.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement network segmentation to limit the potential impact of a compromised Data Domain OS on other systems.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnable logging on Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS, including process creation and network connection logs, to detect potential exploitation attempts and investigate suspicious activity, allowing the deployment of the Sigma rules below.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor for unauthorized access attempts to Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS through webserver logs, specifically looking for suspicious cs-uri-query strings (see rule \u0026ldquo;Detect Web Request for Potential Dell PowerProtect Exploit\u0026rdquo;).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-21T08:05:52Z","date_published":"2026-04-21T08:05:52Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-dell-powerprotect-vulns/","summary":"Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, escalate privileges to administrator, bypass security measures, manipulate data, disclose sensitive information, or conduct unspecified attacks.","title":"Multiple Vulnerabilities in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-dell-powerprotect-vulns/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.2,"id":"CVE-2026-23776"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["privilege-escalation","vulnerability","dell"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDell PowerProtect Data Domain appliances running Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) are vulnerable to an improper certificate validation flaw (CVE-2026-23776). The vulnerability affects Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60. A low-privileged attacker with remote network access could exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges within the Data Domain system. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to perform actions normally reserved for higher-privileged users, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of backup data.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains initial low-privileged access to the Dell PowerProtect Data Domain system through a valid, but limited, user account. This could be via compromised credentials or a misconfigured access control policy.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker attempts to authenticate using certificate-based login.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe system fails to properly validate the provided certificate, due to the improper certificate validation vulnerability (CVE-2026-23776).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious certificate, potentially spoofing a higher-privileged user or administrator.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe system incorrectly trusts the malicious certificate and grants the attacker elevated privileges.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith elevated privileges, the attacker can now access sensitive data, modify system configurations, or disrupt backup operations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker could disable security features, exfiltrate backup data, or inject malicious code into the backup stream to compromise systems being restored.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-23776 allows a low-privileged attacker to gain administrator-level access to a Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliance. This could lead to the compromise of sensitive backup data, disruption of backup and restore operations, and potential injection of malicious code into systems being restored. The impact could be severe, potentially affecting hundreds of organizations that rely on Dell PowerProtect Data Domain for data protection.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliances to a patched version of DD OS that addresses CVE-2026-23776. Refer to the Dell Security Advisory DSA-2026-060 for specific upgrade instructions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement strong access control policies to limit the number of users with remote access to the Data Domain system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor authentication logs for suspicious activity, such as repeated failed login attempts or logins from unusual locations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the following Sigma rule to detect attempts to exploit CVE-2026-23776 by monitoring authentication logs.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-17T10:16:04Z","date_published":"2026-04-17T10:16:04Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-dell-powerprotect-privesc/","summary":"Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.60, contain an improper certificate validation vulnerability in certificate-based login, potentially leading to privilege escalation.","title":"Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Improper Certificate Validation Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-dell-powerprotect-privesc/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["privilege-escalation","dell","storage manager"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA vulnerability exists within Dell Storage Manager that could allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges on a compromised system. While the specifics of the vulnerability are not detailed in the source material, the core issue involves improper privilege management within the application. This allows an attacker with limited access to gain higher-level permissions, potentially leading to complete system compromise. Defenders should focus on detecting abnormal process execution and file modifications within the Dell Storage Manager environment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains initial local access to the target system, potentially through social engineering or exploiting a separate vulnerability.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies the Dell Storage Manager application and its associated processes running on the system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages a yet-unspecified vulnerability within Dell Storage Manager related to privilege management.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis vulnerability allows the attacker to execute commands or manipulate files with elevated privileges normally reserved for administrative users.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker uses the elevated privileges to modify system configurations, install malicious software, or create new user accounts with administrative rights.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the newly acquired administrative access to compromise other systems on the network.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker achieves complete control over the target system and can perform arbitrary actions, including data theft, system disruption, or further lateral movement.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain complete control over the affected system. This could lead to the theft of sensitive data, disruption of critical services, and further compromise of the network. The lack of specifics regarding victim count or sectors targeted prevents a full assessment, but any system running Dell Storage Manager is potentially at risk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor process creations for Dell Storage Manager spawning child processes with elevated privileges or unusual command-line arguments. Deploy a rule similar to the \u0026ldquo;Dell Storage Manager Suspicious Process Creation\u0026rdquo; Sigma rule in this brief to detect such activity.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor file modifications within the Dell Storage Manager installation directory for unexpected changes, indicating potential exploitation. Use a file integrity monitoring tool to track changes to critical files.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigate any unexpected account creations or privilege escalations on systems running Dell Storage Manager.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-17T10:00:00Z","date_published":"2026-04-17T10:00:00Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-dell-storage-privesc/","summary":"A local attacker can exploit a vulnerability in Dell Storage Manager to escalate their privileges on the system.","title":"Dell Storage Manager Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-dell-storage-privesc/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.2,"id":"CVE-2026-23778"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["cve-2026-23778","command-injection","dell","powerprotect"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCVE-2026-23778 is a command injection vulnerability affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliances running Data Domain Operating System (DD OS). The affected versions include Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50. A remote attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the affected system. Successful exploitation would grant the attacker complete control over the Data Domain appliance, potentially leading to data loss, system compromise, and disruption of backup and recovery operations. Due to the critical role of Data Domain appliances in data protection, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations using affected versions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains high-privileged remote access to the Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliance, likely through compromised credentials or a separate vulnerability.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious HTTP request containing a command injection payload targeting a vulnerable endpoint within the DD OS web management interface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vulnerable endpoint fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input, allowing the attacker to inject arbitrary operating system commands into the system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe injected command is executed with the privileges of the webserver process, which in this case, runs with root privileges.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the initial command execution to establish persistence on the system, such as creating a new user account or modifying system configuration files.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker uses the gained root access to move laterally within the Data Domain appliance, potentially accessing sensitive data or compromising other services.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker could exfiltrate sensitive data, deploy ransomware, or disrupt backup operations depending on their objectives.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-23778 grants a remote attacker complete control over the Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliance. This can lead to severe consequences, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, data corruption, disruption of backup and recovery processes, and potential ransomware deployment. Given the Data Domain\u0026rsquo;s central role in data protection strategies, a successful attack can have a widespread impact, affecting numerous systems and applications that rely on the backup infrastructure.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the security update provided by Dell to patch CVE-2026-23778. Refer to the Dell security advisory for specific instructions: \u003ca href=\"https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000450699/dsa-2026-060-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities\"\u003ehttps://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000450699/dsa-2026-060-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement network segmentation to limit the blast radius of a potential compromise. Restrict network access to the Dell PowerProtect Data Domain appliance to only authorized users and systems.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview user access controls and enforce the principle of least privilege. Ensure that users only have the necessary permissions to perform their job functions on the Data Domain appliance.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-17T09:16:05Z","date_published":"2026-04-17T09:16:05Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-dell-powerprotect-cmd-injection/","summary":"A command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain (CVE-2026-23778) could allow a remote, high-privileged attacker to gain root-level access.","title":"Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Command Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2026-23778)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-dell-powerprotect-cmd-injection/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2025-36568"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["credential-exposure","dell","powerprotect","CVE-2025-36568"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCVE-2025-36568 affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for client software, specifically Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50. The vulnerability stems from insufficiently protected credentials, potentially allowing a low-privileged attacker with local system access to expose sensitive information. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to access the system with the privileges associated with the compromised account. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations using the affected software, as it can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent exploitation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains low-privileged local access to a system running a vulnerable version of Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker identifies the location of the insufficiently protected credential files within the BoostFS installation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker leverages standard file system tools (e.g., \u003ccode\u003ecat\u003c/code\u003e, \u003ccode\u003etype\u003c/code\u003e, or a file explorer) to access and read the credential files.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker extracts the exposed credentials from the files. These credentials could include usernames, passwords, API keys, or other sensitive information.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker uses the compromised credentials to authenticate to the PowerProtect Data Domain system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon successful authentication, the attacker gains access to the system with the privileges of the compromised account.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker leverages their compromised account to escalate privileges further within the Data Domain system, potentially gaining administrative control.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker uses compromised access to exfiltrate sensitive data, disrupt backups, or deploy ransomware.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2025-36568 allows a low-privileged local attacker to expose credentials stored by Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS. This can lead to unauthorized access to the Data Domain system, potentially granting the attacker the same privileges as the compromised account. Depending on the privileges of the compromised account, this could lead to a full system compromise, data exfiltration, backup disruption, and potential ransomware deployment. The impact is significant for organizations relying on PowerProtect Data Domain for data protection, as it can compromise the integrity and availability of their backups.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS to a patched version that addresses CVE-2025-36568. Refer to Dell\u0026rsquo;s security advisory for specific upgrade instructions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor file access events for suspicious access to files within the Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS installation directory. Deploy the Sigma rule \u0026ldquo;Detect Suspicious Access to Dell PowerProtect BoostFS Credential Files\u0026rdquo; to your SIEM and tune for your environment.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement strong access controls to restrict local access to systems running Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly audit user accounts and privileges on the PowerProtect Data Domain system to identify and remove unnecessary accounts or excessive privileges.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnable logging and alerting for successful and failed login attempts to the PowerProtect Data Domain system to detect potential unauthorized access attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-17T09:16:05Z","date_published":"2026-04-17T09:16:05Z","id":"/briefs/2024-07-dell-powerprotect-credential-exposure/","summary":"Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50 are vulnerable to an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability, allowing a low-privileged attacker with local access to expose credentials and potentially gain elevated privileges.","title":"Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS Credential Exposure Vulnerability (CVE-2025-36568)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-07-dell-powerprotect-credential-exposure/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":8.4,"id":"CVE-2026-23853"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["cve-2026-23853","dell","powerprotect","data domain","weak credentials"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDell PowerProtect Data Domain is affected by a vulnerability (CVE-2026-23853) stemming from the use of weak credentials in Data Domain Operating System (DD OS). This issue impacts Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50. An unauthenticated, local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system. Exploitation does not require network access, but rather relies on the presence of weak default or easily guessable credentials within the affected DD OS versions. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data stored on the affected systems.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attacker gains local access to a Dell PowerProtect Data Domain system running a vulnerable DD OS version (7.7.1.0-8.5, 8.3.1.0-8.3.1.20, or 7.13.1.0-7.13.1.50).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker attempts to authenticate using default or weak credentials.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon successful authentication with weak credentials, the attacker gains unauthorized access to the DD OS.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker escalates privileges within the DD OS using commands available through the compromised account.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains access to sensitive data, including backup configurations, data encryption keys, or stored data backups.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker exfiltrates sensitive data from the Data Domain system to a remote location.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker modifies backup configurations to disrupt or prevent future backups.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-23853 allows an attacker with local access to gain unauthorized access to Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems. This can lead to the compromise of sensitive data stored within the backups, including customer data, financial records, and intellectual property. The impact ranges from data breaches and financial losses to reputational damage and disruption of business operations. The affected systems are primarily used in enterprise environments, so a successful attack may impact hundreds of organizations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the security update provided by Dell as described in DSA-2026-060 to remediate the weak credentials vulnerability detailed in CVE-2026-23853. The advisory URL is available in the references section.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview and enforce strong password policies for all accounts on Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor authentication logs for the use of default credentials and failed login attempts on the affected systems.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestrict local access to Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems to authorized personnel only.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-17T08:16:16Z","date_published":"2026-04-17T08:16:16Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-dell-powerprotect-weak-creds/","summary":"Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50, contain a use of weak credentials vulnerability (CVE-2026-23853) that can lead to unauthorized access by a local attacker.","title":"Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Weak Credentials Vulnerability (CVE-2026-23853)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-dell-powerprotect-weak-creds/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.3,"id":"CVE-2026-22767"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["medium"],"_cs_tags":["symlink","dell","appsync","privilege-escalation"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDell AppSync version 4.6.0 contains a UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-22767. This vulnerability enables a low-privileged attacker with local access to exploit the system and potentially tamper with sensitive information. The vulnerability was disclosed on April 1, 2026. Defenders should be aware of the potential for local privilege escalation and information tampering due to this vulnerability. Addressing this vulnerability is critical to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data managed by Dell AppSync.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains local access to the system running Dell AppSync 4.6.0.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker identifies a directory writable by low-privileged users where AppSync improperly handles symlinks.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker creates a malicious symbolic link pointing to a sensitive system file (e.g., \u003ccode\u003e/etc/shadow\u003c/code\u003e, configuration files).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppSync, while performing its normal operations, follows the symbolic link created by the attacker.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppSync attempts to access or modify the target file through the symlink.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to insufficient permission checks, AppSync inappropriately overwrites, reads, or modifies the sensitive file.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker leverages the modified sensitive file to escalate privileges or gain unauthorized access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker achieves the objective of information tampering by modifying application data.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-22767 can lead to information tampering on systems running Dell AppSync 4.6.0. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially modify system or application configurations, leading to unauthorized access or disruption of services. The impact includes potential data corruption, privilege escalation, and a compromise of the overall system security posture.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the security update provided by Dell as detailed in DSA-2026-163 to remediate CVE-2026-22767 (\u003ca href=\"https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000446965/dsa-2026-163-security-update-for-dell-appsync-vulnerabilities\"\u003ehttps://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000446965/dsa-2026-163-security-update-for-dell-appsync-vulnerabilities\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement the \u0026ldquo;Detect Suspicious Symlink Creation\u0026rdquo; Sigma rule to identify potentially malicious symlink activity on systems running Dell AppSync.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor file system events for unexpected modifications to sensitive files, particularly those targeted by symlinks, using the \u0026ldquo;Detect Sensitive File Tampering via Symlink\u0026rdquo; Sigma rule.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-01T13:16:33Z","date_published":"2026-04-01T13:16:33Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-dell-appsync-symlink/","summary":"Dell AppSync version 4.6.0 is vulnerable to a UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability (CVE-2026-22767) that allows a low-privileged local attacker to tamper with information.","title":"Dell AppSync 4.6.0 UNIX Symbolic Link Following Vulnerability (CVE-2026-22767)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-dell-appsync-symlink/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.3,"id":"CVE-2026-22768"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["dell","appsync","privilege-escalation","cve-2026-22768"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDell AppSync version 4.6.0 is vulnerable to an incorrect permission assignment issue. A local attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges on the affected system. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-22768, could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Successful exploitation requires local access and user interaction (UI:R). This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations using the affected version of Dell AppSync, as it could lead to data breaches, system compromise, and other security incidents. Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains initial local access to a system running Dell AppSync 4.6.0.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies the critical resource with incorrect permission assignments (CWE-732).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious input or action that triggers the vulnerable code path within AppSync. This requires some user interaction, such as clicking a link or opening a file.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the incorrect permission assignments, the attacker is able to modify or access the critical resource.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the modified resource to execute arbitrary code or gain access to sensitive data.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker escalates privileges by exploiting the vulnerability.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker uses their elevated privileges to install malware, exfiltrate data, or perform other malicious activities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a low-privileged local attacker to elevate their privileges to that of a system administrator. While the specific number of affected organizations is unknown, any organization using Dell AppSync 4.6.0 is potentially vulnerable. A successful attack could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, system compromise, and potential data breaches. The CVSS v3.1 base score for this vulnerability is 7.3 (HIGH), reflecting the significant risk it poses.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the security update provided by Dell as detailed in DSA-2026-163 to patch CVE-2026-22768.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor systems running Dell AppSync for suspicious activity indicative of privilege escalation attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview and harden permission assignments on critical resources within the Dell AppSync environment to prevent future vulnerabilities of this type (CWE-732).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-01T13:16:33Z","date_published":"2026-04-01T13:16:33Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-dell-appsync-privesc/","summary":"Dell AppSync version 4.6.0 contains an incorrect permission assignment vulnerability that allows a low-privileged attacker with local access to elevate privileges on the system.","title":"Dell AppSync 4.6.0 Incorrect Permission Assignment Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-dell-appsync-privesc/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Dell","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}