How severe is CVE-2025-36609?

CVE-2025-36609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-36609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36609?

CVE-2025-36609 affects Dell Smartfabric Os10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36609?

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

Does CVE-2025-36609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-36609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23179.

When was CVE-2025-36609 published?

CVE-2025-36609 was published on 2025-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-36609

CVE-2025-36609 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Smartfabric Os10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. 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-259.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23179
Weakness: CWE-259
Affected product: Dell Smartfabric Os10
Published: 2025-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, versions prior to 10.6.0.5, contains a Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36609?: Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, versions prior to 10.6.0.5, contains a Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-36609?: CVE-2025-36609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-36609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36609?: CVE-2025-36609 affects Dell Smartfabric Os10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36609?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-36609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-36609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23179.
When was CVE-2025-36609 published?: CVE-2025-36609 was published on 2025-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000346195/dsa-2025-259-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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