How severe is CVE-2025-46685?

CVE-2025-46685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-46685 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-2025-46685?

CVE-2025-46685 affects Dell Supportassist Os Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46685?

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-2025-46685 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-46685 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2229.

When was CVE-2025-46685 published?

CVE-2025-46685 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-46685

CVE-2025-46685 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Supportassist Os Recovery 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-378.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2229
Weakness: CWE-378
Affected product: Dell Supportassist Os Recovery
Published: 2026-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, versions prior to 5.5.15.1, contain a Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-46685?: Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, versions prior to 5.5.15.1, contain a Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-46685?: CVE-2025-46685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-46685 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-2025-46685?: CVE-2025-46685 affects Dell Supportassist Os Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46685?: 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-2025-46685 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-46685 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2229.
When was CVE-2025-46685 published?: CVE-2025-46685 was published on 2026-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000401506/dsa-2025-456

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_os_recovery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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