How severe is CVE-2025-43914?

CVE-2025-43914 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-43914 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43914?

CVE-2025-43914 affects Dell Data Domain Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43914?

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-2025-43914 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43914 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31932.

When was CVE-2025-43914 published?

CVE-2025-43914 was published on 2025-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43914

CVE-2025-43914 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-31932
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Dell Data Domain Operating System
Published: 2025-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu systems 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 Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43914?: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain BoostFS for Linux Ubuntu systems 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 Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2025-43914?: CVE-2025-43914 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-43914 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43914?: CVE-2025-43914 affects Dell Data Domain Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43914?: 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-2025-43914 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43914 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31932.
When was CVE-2025-43914 published?: CVE-2025-43914 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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