How severe is CVE-2025-27689?

CVE-2025-27689 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-2025-27689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-27689?

CVE-2025-27689 affects Dell Idrac Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27689?

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-2025-27689 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-27689 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18220.

When was CVE-2025-27689 published?

CVE-2025-27689 was published on 2025-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-27689

CVE-2025-27689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Idrac Tools 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-18220
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Dell Idrac Tools
Published: 2025-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell iDRAC Tools, version(s) prior to 11.3.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-27689?: Dell iDRAC Tools, version(s) prior to 11.3.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-27689?: CVE-2025-27689 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-2025-27689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-27689?: CVE-2025-27689 affects Dell Idrac Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27689?: 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-2025-27689 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-27689 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-18220.
When was CVE-2025-27689 published?: CVE-2025-27689 was published on 2025-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000323242/dsa-2025-169-security-update-for-dell-idrac-tools-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:idrac_tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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