CVE-2025-31361
CVE-2025-31361 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-908.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-197899
- Weakness: CWE-908
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the ControlVault WBDI Driver WBIO_USH_ADD_RECORD functionality of Dell ControlVault3 prior to 5.15.14.19 and Dell ControlVault3 Plus prior to 6.2.36.47. A specially crafted WinBioControlUnit call can lead to privilege escalation. An attacker can issue an api call to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-31361?
- A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the ControlVault WBDI Driver WBIO_USH_ADD_RECORD functionality of Dell ControlVault3 prior to 5.15.14.19 and Dell ControlVault3 Plus prior to 6.2.36.47. A specially crafted WinBioControlUnit call can lead to privilege escalation. An attacker can issue an api call to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2025-31361?
- CVE-2025-31361 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, 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 low.
- Is CVE-2025-31361 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-31361?
- 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-2025-31361 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-31361 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-197899.
- When was CVE-2025-31361 published?
- CVE-2025-31361 was published on 2025-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2174
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000326061/dsa-2025-228
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2174
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