CVE-2025-22398
CVE-2025-22398 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Unity Operating Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-8535
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Dell Unity Operating Environment
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-22398?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2025-22398?
- CVE-2025-22398 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-22398 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-22398?
- CVE-2025-22398 affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-22398?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-22398 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-22398 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8535.
- When was CVE-2025-22398 published?
- CVE-2025-22398 was published on 2025-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:unity_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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