CVE-2025-36568: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for client of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 rele

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-36568?

data domain operating system: upgrade to 7.13.1.60, 8.3.1.30, 8.6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-36568 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36568 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-2025-36568 affect?

CVE-2025-36568 affects data domain operating system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 cre

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-36568 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting data domain operating system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 acces

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2026-04-17
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-17 09:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 09:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell data domain operating system UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.7.1.0 and < 7.13.1.60 · >= 7.14.0.0 and < 8.3.1.30 · >= 8.4.0.0 and < 8.6.0.0

Fixed in: 7.13.1.60, 8.3.1.30, 8.6.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.7.1.0

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-36568?

data domain operating system: upgrade to 7.13.1.60, 8.3.1.30, 8.6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-36568 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36568 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-2025-36568 affect?

CVE-2025-36568 affects data domain operating system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 cre

How urgent is CVE-2025-36568?

Priority 28/100. High severity

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