CVE-2025-36604
CVE-2025-36604 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Unity Operating Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 61% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 61% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23501
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Dell Unity Operating Environment
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell Unity, version(s) 5.5 and prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-36604?
- Dell Unity, version(s) 5.5 and prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution.
- How severe is CVE-2025-36604?
- CVE-2025-36604 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, 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-2025-36604 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 61% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-36604?
- CVE-2025-36604 affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-36604?
- 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-2025-36604 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-36604 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23501.
- When was CVE-2025-36604 published?
- CVE-2025-36604 was published on 2025-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-si/000350756/dsa-2025-281-security-update-for-dell-unity-dell-unityvsa-and-dell-unity-xt-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities
- https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/watchTowr-vs-Dell-UnityVSA-PreAuth-CVE-2025-36604
- https://labs.watchtowr.com/its-never-simple-until-it-is-dell-unityvsa-pre-auth-command-injection-cve-2025-36604/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:unity_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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