CVE-2025-29986

Name: CVE-2025-29986
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-08T11:15:44.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-29986 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints vulnerability in the Common Anti-Virus Agent (CAVA). An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints vulnerability in the Common Anti-Virus Agent (CAVA). An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.23%

14.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-923

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Common Event Enabler	9.0.0.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000303931/dsa-2025-158-security-update-for-dell-common-event-enabler-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-29986?

How severe is CVE-2025-29986?

CVE-2025-29986 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29986?

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Source: NVD / NIST