How severe is CVE-2025-46638?

CVE-2025-46638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-46638 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46638?

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-2025-46638 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-46638 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-210066.

When was CVE-2025-46638 published?

CVE-2025-46638 was published on 2026-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-46638

CVE-2025-46638 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-210066
Weakness: CWE-770
Published: 2026-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell BSAFE SSL-J contains an allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-46638?: Dell BSAFE SSL-J contains an allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS).
How severe is CVE-2025-46638?: CVE-2025-46638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-46638 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46638?: 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-2025-46638 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-46638 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-210066.
When was CVE-2025-46638 published?: CVE-2025-46638 was published on 2026-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000398976/dsa-2025-432-security-update-for-dell-bsafe-ssl-j-vulnerability

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