CVE-2025-29989

Name: CVE-2025-29989
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-10T02:15:30.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-29989 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Security Version Number Mutable to Older Versions vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to BIOS upgrade denial.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Security Version Number Mutable to Older Versions vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to BIOS upgrade denial.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1328

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Precision 5820 Tower Firmware	< 2.42.0
Dell	Precision 7820 Tower Firmware	< 2.46.0
Dell	Precision 7920 Tower Firmware	< 2.46.0
Dell	Precision 7865 Tower Firmware	< 1.18.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000250131/dsa-2025-016Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-29989?

How severe is CVE-2025-29989?

CVE-2025-29989 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29989?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-29989?

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Source: NVD / NIST