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HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2025-36611

Dell Encryption and Dell Security Management Server, versions prior to 11.11.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Vulnerability. A local malicious user could po...

Vulnerability Description

Dell Encryption and Dell Security Management Server, versions prior to 11.11.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to privilege escalation.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DellEncryption< 11.11.0.1
DellSecurity Management Server< 11.11.0.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-36611?

CVE-2025-36611 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Dell Encryption and Dell Security Management Server, versions prior to 11.11.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Vulnerability. A local malicious user could po...

How severe is CVE-2025-36611?

CVE-2025-36611 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-36611?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Encryption, Dell Security Management Server.