Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for client 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 an insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to credential exposure. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the system with privileges of the compromised account.
Use CWE-522, Dell vendor hub and Data Domain Operating System product page to widen CVE-2025-36568 into its surrounding weakness, vendor, and product context.
Compare it with CVE-2026-26944, CVE-2026-26354 and CVE-2026-26943 for nearby disclosures in the same product family. Additional editorial context is available in The Weekly Cybersecurity Brief: February 27th, 2026.