CVE-2025-29986
CVE-2025-29986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Common Event Enabler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-923.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-10316
- Weakness: CWE-923
- Affected product: Dell Common Event Enabler
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- Last modified:
Description
Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints 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-2025-29986?
- Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints 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-2025-29986?
- CVE-2025-29986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high 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 low.
- Is CVE-2025-29986 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-29986?
- CVE-2025-29986 affects Dell Common Event Enabler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-29986?
- 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-2025-29986 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-29986 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-10316.
- When was CVE-2025-29986 published?
- CVE-2025-29986 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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