How severe is CVE-2025-36589?

CVE-2025-36589 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-36589 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-2025-36589?

CVE-2025-36589 primarily affects Dell Unisphere For Powermax. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36589?

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-2025-36589 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36589 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1003.

When was CVE-2025-36589 published?

CVE-2025-36589 was published on 2026-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36589

CVE-2025-36589 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Unisphere For Powermax with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1003
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Dell Unisphere For Powermax
Published: 2026-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Unisphere for PowerMax, version(s) 9.2.4.x, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to data and resources outside of the intended sphere of control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36589?: Dell Unisphere for PowerMax, version(s) 9.2.4.x, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to data and resources outside of the intended sphere of control.
How severe is CVE-2025-36589?: CVE-2025-36589 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-36589 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-2025-36589?: CVE-2025-36589 primarily affects Dell Unisphere For Powermax. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36589?: 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-2025-36589 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36589 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1003.
When was CVE-2025-36589 published?: CVE-2025-36589 was published on 2026-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000402262/dsa-2025-425-dell-powermaxos-dell-powermax-eem-dell-unisphere-for-powermax-dell-unisphere-for-powermax-virtual-appliance-dell-unisphere-360-dell-solutions-enabler-virtual-appliance-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:unisphere_for_powermax:9.2.4.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:unisphere_for_powermax_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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