How severe is CVE-2025-43908?

CVE-2025-43908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-43908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43908?

CVE-2025-43908 affects Dell Data Domain Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43908?

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

Does CVE-2025-43908 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43908 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31906.

When was CVE-2025-43908 published?

CVE-2025-43908 was published on 2025-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43908

CVE-2025-43908 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-31906
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Data Domain Operating System
Published: 2025-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.3.0.15, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.30, LTS 2023 release versions 7.10.1.0 through 7.10.1.60, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43908?: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.3.0.15, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.30, LTS 2023 release versions 7.10.1.0 through 7.10.1.60, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-43908?: CVE-2025-43908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-43908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43908?: CVE-2025-43908 affects Dell Data Domain Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-43908 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43908 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31906.
When was CVE-2025-43908 published?: CVE-2025-43908 was published on 2025-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000376224/dsa-2025-333-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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