CVE-2025-46423
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CVE-2025-46423 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Unity, version(s) 5.5 and prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell Unity, version(s) 5.5 and prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Unity Operating Environment | < 5.5.2.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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