How severe is CVE-2025-38742?

CVE-2025-38742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-38742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-38742?

CVE-2025-38742 affects Dell Emc Idrac Service Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-38742?

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

Does CVE-2025-38742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-38742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25485.

When was CVE-2025-38742 published?

CVE-2025-38742 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-38742

CVE-2025-38742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Idrac Service Module with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25485
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Dell Emc Idrac Service Module
Published: 2025-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-38742?: Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.
How severe is CVE-2025-38742?: CVE-2025-38742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-38742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-38742?: CVE-2025-38742 affects Dell Emc Idrac Service Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-38742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-38742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25485.
When was CVE-2025-38742 published?: CVE-2025-38742 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000359617/dsa-2025-311-security-update-for-dell-idrac-service-module-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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