How severe is CVE-2025-38738?

CVE-2025-38738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-38738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-38738?

CVE-2025-38738 affects Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-38738?

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

Does CVE-2025-38738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-38738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24831.

When was CVE-2025-38738 published?

CVE-2025-38738 was published on 2025-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-38738

CVE-2025-38738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24831
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs
Published: 2025-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SupportAssist for Home PCs Installer exe version(s) 4.8.2.29006 and prior, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in the Installer. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-38738?: SupportAssist for Home PCs Installer exe version(s) 4.8.2.29006 and prior, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in the Installer. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-38738?: CVE-2025-38738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-38738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-38738?: CVE-2025-38738 affects Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-38738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-38738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24831.
When was CVE-2025-38738 published?: CVE-2025-38738 was published on 2025-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000356690/dsa-2025-296-security-update-for-dell-supportassist-for-home-pcs-and-dell-supportassist-for-business-pcs-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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