How severe is CVE-2026-25906?

CVE-2026-25906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-25906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-25906?

CVE-2026-25906 affects Dell Optimizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25906?

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-2026-25906 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-25906 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9321.

When was CVE-2026-25906 published?

CVE-2026-25906 was published on 2026-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-25906

CVE-2026-25906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Optimizer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9321
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Dell Optimizer
Published: 2026-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Optimizer, versions prior to 6.3.1, 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 Elevation of Privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-25906?: Dell Optimizer, versions prior to 6.3.1, 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 Elevation of Privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-25906?: CVE-2026-25906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-25906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-25906?: CVE-2026-25906 affects Dell Optimizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25906?: 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-2026-25906 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-25906 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9321.
When was CVE-2026-25906 published?: CVE-2026-25906 was published on 2026-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000427608/dsa-2026-094

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:optimizer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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