How severe is CVE-2025-43993?

CVE-2025-43993 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-2025-43993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43993?

CVE-2025-43993 primarily affects Dell Pro Rugged 13 Ra13250 Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43993?

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-2025-43993 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43993 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31155.

When was CVE-2025-43993 published?

CVE-2025-43993 was published on 2025-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43993

CVE-2025-43993 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Pro Rugged 13 Ra13250 Firmware 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-31155
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Dell Pro Rugged 13 Ra13250 Firmware
Published: 2025-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Wireless 5932e and Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 Firmware and GNSS/GPS Driver, versions prior to 3.2.0.22 contain an Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code Execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43993?: Dell Wireless 5932e and Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 Firmware and GNSS/GPS Driver, versions prior to 3.2.0.22 contain an Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code Execution.
How severe is CVE-2025-43993?: CVE-2025-43993 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-2025-43993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43993?: CVE-2025-43993 primarily affects Dell Pro Rugged 13 Ra13250 Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43993?: 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-2025-43993 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43993 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31155.
When was CVE-2025-43993 published?: CVE-2025-43993 was published on 2025-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000372605/dsa-2025-363

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:pro_rugged_13_ra13250_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:pro_rugged_14_rb14250_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_5350_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitutde_5450_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_5550_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_7030_rugged_extreme_tablet_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_7350_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_7350_detachable_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_7450_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_7650_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_9450_2-in-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:mobile_precision_3591_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_3490_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_3590_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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