How severe is CVE-2025-21106?

CVE-2025-21106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-21106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-21106?

CVE-2025-21106 primarily affects Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21106?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-21106 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-21106 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4601.

When was CVE-2025-21106 published?

CVE-2025-21106 was published on 2025-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-21106

CVE-2025-21106 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4601
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines
Published: 2025-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Recover Point for Virtual Machines 6.0.X contains a Weak file system permission vulnerability. A low privileged Local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to impacting only non-sensitive resources in the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-21106?: Dell Recover Point for Virtual Machines 6.0.X contains a Weak file system permission vulnerability. A low privileged Local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to impacting only non-sensitive resources in the system.
How severe is CVE-2025-21106?: CVE-2025-21106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-21106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-21106?: CVE-2025-21106 primarily affects Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21106?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-21106 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-21106 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4601.
When was CVE-2025-21106 published?: CVE-2025-21106 was published on 2025-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000287503/dsa-2025-101-security-update-for-dell-recoverpoint-for-virtual-machines-multiple-component-vulnerabilities

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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