How severe is CVE-2025-36565?

CVE-2025-36565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-36565 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36565?

CVE-2025-36565 affects Dell Data Domain Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36565?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-36565 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36565 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31898.

When was CVE-2025-36565 published?

CVE-2025-36565 was published on 2025-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36565

CVE-2025-36565 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-88.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-31898
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Dell Data Domain Operating System
Published: 2025-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.1.0.10, LTS2024 release Versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.25, LTS 2023 release versions 7.10.1.0 through 7.10.1.50, contain an Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution. Exploitation may allow privilege escalation to root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36565?: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.1.0.10, LTS2024 release Versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.25, LTS 2023 release versions 7.10.1.0 through 7.10.1.50, contain an Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution. Exploitation may allow privilege escalation to root.
How severe is CVE-2025-36565?: CVE-2025-36565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-36565 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36565?: CVE-2025-36565 affects Dell Data Domain Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36565?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-36565 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36565 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31898.
When was CVE-2025-36565 published?: CVE-2025-36565 was published on 2025-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000348708/dsa-2025-159-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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