CVE-2025-43728

Name: CVE-2025-43728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-27T14:15:50.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43728 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2508_10.0127, contain a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2508_10.0127, contain a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-693

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Thinos	< 2508

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000359619/dsa-2025-331Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 27, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43728?

How severe is CVE-2025-43728?

CVE-2025-43728 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43728?

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-2025-43728?

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Source: NVD / NIST