How severe is CVE-2025-43885?

CVE-2025-43885 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-2025-43885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43885?

CVE-2025-43885 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43885?

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-2025-43885 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43885 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27587.

When was CVE-2025-43885 published?

CVE-2025-43885 was published on 2025-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43885

CVE-2025-43885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Manager 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-27587
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Data Manager
Published: 2025-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) 19.19 and 19.20, Hyper-V contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43885?: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) 19.19 and 19.20, Hyper-V contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.
How severe is CVE-2025-43885?: CVE-2025-43885 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-2025-43885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43885?: CVE-2025-43885 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43885?: 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-2025-43885 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43885 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27587.
When was CVE-2025-43885 published?: CVE-2025-43885 was published on 2025-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000367456/dsa-2025-326-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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