CVE-2025-38741

Name: CVE-2025-38741
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-04T19:15:31.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-38741 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to communication.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to communication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Enterprise Sonic Os	4.5.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000340083/dsa-2025-275-security-update-for-dell-enterprise-sonic-distribution-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38741?

How severe is CVE-2025-38741?

CVE-2025-38741 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-38741?

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-2025-38741?

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Source: NVD / NIST