CVE-2025-29987: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions prior to 8.3.0.15 contain an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-29987?

powerprotect data domain: upgrade to 7.10.1.60; data domain operating system: upgrade to 7.10.1.60, 7.13.1.25, 8.3.0.15; powerprotect dm5500 firmware: upgrade to 5.19.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-29987 being exploited?

CVE-2025-29987 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-29987 affect?

CVE-2025-29987 affects powerprotect data domain, data domain operating system, powerprotect dm5500 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions prior to 8.3.0.15 contain an Insufficient Granularity of Access Control vulnerability. An authenticated user from a trusted remote client could exploit this vu

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-29987 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting powerprotect data domain, data domain operating system, powerprotect dm5500 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions prior to 8.3.0.15 contain an Insufficient Granularity of Access Control vulnerability. An authenticated user from a trusted remote client could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1220
Published	2025-04-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-03 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell powerprotect data domain UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.10.1.60

Fixed in: 7.10.1.60

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powerprotect-data-domain || rpm -q powerprotect-data-domain || powerprotect-data-domain --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.10.1.60 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade powerprotect-data-domain

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade powerprotect-data-domain

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

dell data domain operating system UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.10.1.0 and < 7.10.1.60 · >= 7.13.1.0 and < 7.13.1.25 · >= 8.3.0.0 and < 8.3.0.15

Fixed in: 7.10.1.60, 7.13.1.25, 8.3.0.15

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.10.1.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

dell powerprotect dm5500 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.12 and < 5.19.0.0

Fixed in: 5.19.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.12

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-29987?

powerprotect data domain: upgrade to 7.10.1.60; data domain operating system: upgrade to 7.10.1.60, 7.13.1.25, 8.3.0.15; powerprotect dm5500 firmware: upgrade to 5.19.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-29987 being exploited?

CVE-2025-29987 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-29987 affect?

CVE-2025-29987 affects powerprotect data domain, data domain operating system, powerprotect dm5500 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions prior to 8.3.0.15 contain an Insufficient Granularity of Access Control vulnerability. An authenticated user from a trusted remote client could exploit this vu

How urgent is CVE-2025-29987?

Priority 42/100. High severity

Software pages

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