Is CVE-2026-86385 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-86385 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-86385?

High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 28 October 2026.

Which products and versions are affected?

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80, LTS2025 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.40, LTS2026 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.20.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-86385?

No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

How is CVE-2026-86385 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-86385?

Check whether you run Dell PowerProtect Data Domain at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2026-86385: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain privilege escalation check bypass

CVE-2026-86385 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-10-28

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain is a backup and recovery appliance used to protect critical enterprise data. A flaw in the system's privilege verification allows a remote attacker with low-level access to escalate their privileges and gain administrative control of the appliance. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive backup data, system compromise, or data destruction.

Technologies: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain. Vendors: Dell.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-86385 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-86385 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-86385?: High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 28 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80, LTS2025 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.40, LTS2026 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.20.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-86385?: No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-86385 attacked?: It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-86385?: Check whether you run Dell PowerProtect Data Domain at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

The vulnerability is an improper check for dropped privileges (CWE-271) in Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8. A low-privileged attacker with remote network access can bypass privilege checks to escalate to higher privileges. No authentication bypass is required beyond initial remote access; exploitation grants administrative control over the system.

Affected products

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.80, LTS2025 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.40, LTS2026 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.20

Timeline

2026-10-28: disclosed

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515178/dsa-2026-416-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities

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