CVE-2025-29985
CVE-2025-29985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Common Event Enabler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-1188.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-10322
- Weakness: CWE-1188
- Affected product: Dell Common Event Enabler
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability in the Common Anti-Virus Agent (CAVA). An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-29985?
- Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability in the Common Anti-Virus Agent (CAVA). An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
- How severe is CVE-2025-29985?
- CVE-2025-29985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-29985 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-29985?
- CVE-2025-29985 affects Dell Common Event Enabler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-29985?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-29985 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-29985 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-10322.
- When was CVE-2025-29985 published?
- CVE-2025-29985 was published on 2025-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:common_event_enabler:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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