How severe is CVE-2025-43729?

CVE-2025-43729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-43729 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-2025-43729?

CVE-2025-43729 affects Dell Thinos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43729?

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-2025-43729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25904.

When was CVE-2025-43729 published?

CVE-2025-43729 was published on 2025-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43729

CVE-2025-43729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Thinos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25904
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Dell Thinos
Published: 2025-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2508_10.0127, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A local low-privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to Elevation of Privileges and Unauthorized Access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43729?: Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2508_10.0127, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A local low-privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to Elevation of Privileges and Unauthorized Access.
How severe is CVE-2025-43729?: CVE-2025-43729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-43729 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-2025-43729?: CVE-2025-43729 affects Dell Thinos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43729?: 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-2025-43729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25904.
When was CVE-2025-43729 published?: CVE-2025-43729 was published on 2025-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000359619/dsa-2025-331

Affected products (1)

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