CVE-2025-45379CWE-78command-injection

CVE-2025-45379

High · published November 5, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A privileged user armed with just a password can unleash command injection mayhem on Dell CloudLink versions before 8.2! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a patron with a special VIP pass can walk into the kitchen and start ordering whatever they like, bypassing all the safety protocols. Not only could they mess up the menu for everyone, but they could also access sensitive ingredients just sitting there on the counters! In this scenario, an attacker could gain shell access to the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or system manipulation. This means they could alter configurations, exfiltrate sensitive information, or even take control of the entire system, putting all users at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a patron with a special VIP pass can walk into the kitchen and start ordering whatever they like, bypassing all the safety protocols. Not only could they mess up the menu for everyone, but they could also access sensitive ingredients just sitting there on the counters! This vulnerability allows a privileged user with a known password to execute arbitrary commands through the console, leading to unauthorized shell access on the system.

What to do

In this scenario, an attacker could gain shell access to the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or system manipulation. This means they could alter configurations, exfiltrate sensitive information, or even take control of the entire system, putting all users at risk! To protect your systems, update Dell CloudLink to version 8.2 or later immediately. Also, ensure that user privileges are reviewed and minimized wherever possible to limit access risks. Finally, consider implementing additional security measures like multi-factor authentication for privileged accounts. You've got this! Patch up and secure your systems, and you'll be turning vulnerabilities into victories in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.4 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00654 · 50.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-11-05T22:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
dell/cloudlink< 8.28.2
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 NOV 16:31Z
    Dell CloudLink, versions prior to 8.2, contain a vulnerability where a privileged user with known password can run command injection from console to gain shell…
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