CVE-2025-36611

Name: CVE-2025-36611
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-30T17:15:27.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-36611 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Encryption	< 11.11.0.1
Dell	Security Management Server	< 11.11.0.2

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000347824/dsa-2025-292Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36611?

How severe is CVE-2025-36611?

CVE-2025-36611 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36611?

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-2025-36611?

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Source: NVD / NIST