CVE-2024-53295
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows a local malicious user with low privileges on Dell PowerProtect DD systems to escalate their privileges through improper access control. Affected systems include Dell PowerProtect DD versions prior to 8.3.0.0, 7.10.1.50, and 7.13.1.20. The vulnerability requires local access to the system.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dell PowerProtect DD
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
A local low-privilege user gains full administrative control over the PowerProtect DD system, potentially compromising all backup data, configuration, and system integrity.
Likely Case
A malicious insider or compromised low-privilege account escalates to administrative privileges, enabling data theft, system manipulation, or persistence establishment.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, exploitation attempts are detected and contained before significant damage occurs.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access and low-privilege credentials. The vulnerability involves improper access control that could be leveraged through various system interfaces.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Update to 8.3.0.0, 7.10.1.50, or 7.13.1.20 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000279157/dsa-2025-022-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-dd-multiple-vulnerabilities
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Download the appropriate update from Dell Support. 2. Follow Dell's PowerProtect DD update procedures. 3. Apply the update to all affected systems. 4. Verify the update was successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Local Access
allLimit local console and SSH access to only trusted administrative personnel
# Configure access controls in PowerProtect DD management interface
# Restrict user permissions to minimum necessary
Enhanced Monitoring
allImplement strict monitoring of privilege escalation attempts and user activity
# Enable detailed audit logging
# Configure alerts for privilege changes
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict principle of least privilege for all user accounts
- Deploy enhanced monitoring and alerting for privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the PowerProtect DD version via the web interface or CLI. If version is below 8.3.0.0, 7.10.1.50, or 7.13.1.20, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
ssh admin@powerprotect-dd 'show version' or check via web interface at System > AboutVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify the version shows 8.3.0.0, 7.10.1.50, 7.13.1.20 or higher.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected privilege escalation events
- Unauthorized access to administrative functions
- Multiple failed privilege elevation attempts followed by success
Network Indicators:
- N/A - This is a local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
source="powerprotect-dd" AND (event_type="privilege_escalation" OR user_change="admin")