CVE-2023-44277
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect DD's CLI that allows local low-privileged attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands. Exploitation could lead to complete system compromise with application-level privileges. Affected systems include Dell PowerProtect DD versions prior to 7.13.0.10, LTS 7.7.5.25, LTS 7.10.1.15, and 6.2.1.110.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dell PowerProtect DD
📦 What is this software?
Powerprotect Data Domain Management Center by Dell
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Powerprotect Data Domain Management Center by Dell
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Powerprotect Data Domain Management Center by Dell
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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system takeover with root-level access, data exfiltration, lateral movement, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation leading to unauthorized access to sensitive backup data and system configuration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, minimal user access, and monitoring in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access with low-privileged credentials. Command injection vulnerabilities are typically straightforward to exploit once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 7.13.0.10, LTS 7.7.5.25, LTS 7.10.1.15, or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000220264/dsa-2023-412-dell-technologies-powerprotect-security-update-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download the appropriate patch from Dell Support. 2. Apply the patch following Dell's PowerProtect DD update procedures. 3. Restart the system as required. 4. Verify the update was successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict CLI Access
allLimit access to the CLI interface to only authorized administrators.
Implement Least Privilege
allRemove unnecessary low-privileged accounts and restrict CLI access to essential personnel only.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate PowerProtect DD systems from other critical infrastructure.
- Enable comprehensive logging and monitoring of CLI access and command execution patterns.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the PowerProtect DD version via the CLI: 'version' command or web interface system information.Check Version:
versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the version is 7.13.0.10, LTS 7.7.5.25, LTS 7.10.1.15, or later using the same version check command.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual CLI command patterns
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
- Execution of unexpected system commands
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from PowerProtect DD system
- SSH or other remote access from unexpected sources
SIEM Query:
source="PowerProtect-DD" AND (event_type="cli_command" AND command="*;*" OR command="*|*" OR command="*`*" OR command="*$(*")