How severe is CVE-2025-29987?

CVE-2025-29987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-29987 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-29987?

CVE-2025-29987 primarily affects Dell Powerprotect Data Domain. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29987?

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-2025-29987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-29987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-9648.

When was CVE-2025-29987 published?

CVE-2025-29987 was published on 2025-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-29987

CVE-2025-29987 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Domain with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-1220.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-9648
Weakness: CWE-1220
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Data Domain
Published: 2025-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions prior to 8.3.0.15 contain an Insufficient Granularity of Access Control vulnerability. An authenticated user from a trusted remote client could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-29987?: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions prior to 8.3.0.15 contain an Insufficient Granularity of Access Control vulnerability. An authenticated user from a trusted remote client could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-29987?: CVE-2025-29987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-29987 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-29987?: CVE-2025-29987 primarily affects Dell Powerprotect Data Domain. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-29987?: 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-2025-29987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-29987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-9648.
When was CVE-2025-29987 published?: CVE-2025-29987 was published on 2025-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000300899/dsa-2025-139-dell-technologies-powerprotect-data-domain-security-update-for-a-security-vulnerability

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_data_domain:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:data_domain_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerprotect_dm5500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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