How severe is CVE-2025-43994?

CVE-2025-43994 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-43994 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43994?

CVE-2025-43994 primarily affects Dell Storage Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43994?

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-2025-43994 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43994 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35844.

When was CVE-2025-43994 published?

CVE-2025-43994 was published on 2025-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43994

CVE-2025-43994 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Storage Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-35844
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Dell Storage Manager
Published: 2025-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Storage Center - Dell Storage Manager, version(s) DSM 20.1.21, contain(s) a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43994?: Dell Storage Center - Dell Storage Manager, version(s) DSM 20.1.21, contain(s) a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2025-43994?: CVE-2025-43994 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-43994 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43994?: CVE-2025-43994 primarily affects Dell Storage Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43994?: 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-2025-43994 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43994 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35844.
When was CVE-2025-43994 published?: CVE-2025-43994 was published on 2025-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000382899/dsa-2025-393-security-update-for-storage-center-dell-storage-manager-vulnerabilities

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:storage_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:storage_manager:2020:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:storage_manager:2020:r1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:storage_manager:2020:r1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:storage_manager:2020:r1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*

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