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 a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution with root privileges. Exploitation requires an authenticated user to perform a specific action.
Use CWE-306, Dell vendor hub and Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance product page to widen CVE-2026-26944 into its surrounding weakness, vendor, and product context.
Compare it with CVE-2026-26354, CVE-2026-26943 and CVE-2026-24506 for nearby disclosures in the same product family. Additional editorial context is available in The Weekly Cybersecurity Brief: February 27th, 2026.