CVE-2025-43940

Dell Unity, version(s) 5.5 and Prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution and Elevation of privileges.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000385307/dsa-2025-379-security-update-for-dell-unity-dell-unityvsa-and-dell-unity-xt-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:unity_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

08 Oct 2026, 10:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Dell Unity, versión(es) 5.5 y anteriores, contiene una vulnerabilidad de neutralización inadecuada de elementos especiales utilizados en un comando del sistema operativo ('inyección de comandos del sistema operativo'). Un atacante con privilegios bajos y acceso local podría potencialmente explotar esta vulnerabilidad, lo que lleva a la ejecución de comandos y a la elevación de privilegios.

Information

Published : 2025-10-30 14:15

Updated : 2026-10-08 10:10

NVD link : CVE-2025-43940

Mitre link : CVE-2025-43940

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-43940

JSON object : View

Products Affected

dell

unity_operating_environment

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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