CVE-2026-23853 is a use of weak credentials vulnerability affecting Dell PowerProtect Data Domain systems running Data Domain Operating System (DD OS). According to the provided content, affected versions include Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.5, LTS2025 versions 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.20, and LTS2024 versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.50. The issue is classified as CWE-1391 and allows exploitation by an unauthenticated attacker with local access. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to the affected system. The provided material does not identify a specific vulnerable function or component beyond the weak-credentials condition in DD OS deployments.
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