How severe is CVE-2025-43990?

CVE-2025-43990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-43990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43990?

CVE-2025-43990 affects Dell Command Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43990?

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-2025-43990 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43990 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37943.

When was CVE-2025-43990 published?

CVE-2025-43990 was published on 2025-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43990

CVE-2025-43990 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Command Monitor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-37943
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Dell Command Monitor
Published: 2025-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Command Monitor (DCM), versions prior to 10.12.3.28, contains an Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43990?: Dell Command Monitor (DCM), versions prior to 10.12.3.28, contains an Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-43990?: CVE-2025-43990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-43990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43990?: CVE-2025-43990 affects Dell Command Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43990?: 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-2025-43990 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43990 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37943.
When was CVE-2025-43990 published?: CVE-2025-43990 was published on 2025-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000384947/dsa-2025-414

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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