How severe is CVE-2025-38741?

CVE-2025-38741 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-38741 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-38741?

CVE-2025-38741 affects Dell Enterprise Sonic Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-38741?

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-2025-38741 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-38741 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23532.

When was CVE-2025-38741 published?

CVE-2025-38741 was published on 2025-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-38741

CVE-2025-38741 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Enterprise Sonic Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23532
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Dell Enterprise Sonic Os
Published: 2025-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to communication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-38741?: Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to communication.
How severe is CVE-2025-38741?: CVE-2025-38741 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-38741 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-38741?: CVE-2025-38741 affects Dell Enterprise Sonic Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38741?: 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-2025-38741 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-38741 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23532.
When was CVE-2025-38741 published?: CVE-2025-38741 was published on 2025-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000340083/dsa-2025-275-security-update-for-dell-enterprise-sonic-distribution-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:enterprise_sonic_os:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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