CVE-2025-36612

Name: CVE-2025-36612
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-14T15:15:33.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-36612 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SupportAssist for Business PCs, version(s) 4.5.3 and prior, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SupportAssist for Business PCs, version(s) 4.5.3 and prior, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.

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

0.10%

0.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Supportassist For Business Pcs	< 4.9.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000356690/dsa-2025-296-security-update-for-dell-supportassist-for-home-pcs-and-dell-supportassist-for-business-pcs-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36612?

How severe is CVE-2025-36612?

CVE-2025-36612 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36612?

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-2025-36612?

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Source: NVD / NIST