How severe is CVE-2025-46636?

CVE-2025-46636 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-46636 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-2025-46636?

CVE-2025-46636 affects Dell Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46636?

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

Does CVE-2025-46636 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-46636 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-202264.

When was CVE-2025-46636 published?

CVE-2025-46636 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-46636

CVE-2025-46636 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Encryption with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-202264
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Dell Encryption
Published: 2025-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-46636?: Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering.
How severe is CVE-2025-46636?: CVE-2025-46636 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-46636 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-2025-46636?: CVE-2025-46636 affects Dell Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46636?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-46636 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-46636 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-202264.
When was CVE-2025-46636 published?: CVE-2025-46636 was published on 2025-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000394657/dsa-2025-442

Affected products (1)

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