CVE-2025-22398

Description

Dell Unity, version(s) 5.4 and prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution as root. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker. This vulnerability is considered critical as it can be leveraged to completely compromise the operating system. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.56% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell Unity
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000300090/dsa-2025-116-security-update-for-dell-unity-dell-unityvsa-and-dell-unity-xt-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22398?
CVE-2025-22398 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-22398?
To fix CVE-2025-22398, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-22398 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-22398 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-22398?
CVE-2025-22398 affects Dell Unity.
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