How severe is CVE-2025-27688?

CVE-2025-27688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-27688 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-2025-27688?

CVE-2025-27688 affects Dell Thinos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27688?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-27688 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-27688 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6688.

When was CVE-2025-27688 published?

CVE-2025-27688 was published on 2025-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-27688

CVE-2025-27688 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Thinos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6688
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Dell Thinos
Published: 2025-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell ThinOS 2408 and prior, contains an improper permissions vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-27688?: Dell ThinOS 2408 and prior, contains an improper permissions vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-27688?: CVE-2025-27688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-27688 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-2025-27688?: CVE-2025-27688 affects Dell Thinos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-27688 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-27688 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6688.
When was CVE-2025-27688 published?: CVE-2025-27688 was published on 2025-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000289886/dsa-2025-107

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:thinos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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