# CVE-2026-23853

> Vulnerability · severity: **HIGH** (CVSS 8.4).

## 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 use of weak credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the system.

## Key facts

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-23853
- **Published:** 2026-04-17
- **CVSS severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS base score:** 8.4
- **CWE codes:** CWE-1391

## Affected products

- `dell:powerprotect_dp_series_appliance`
- `dell:data_domain_operating_system`

## Primary sources

- NIST NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23853

## Citation

> AI Analytics. CVE-2026-23853. Retrieved 2026-07-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/cve/CVE-2026-23853. Derived from NIST NVD. Licensed CC0.

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