RCE in Dell Unity
CVE-2025-22398
Dell Unity, version(s) 5.4 and prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution as root. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker. This vulnerability is considered critical as it can be leveraged to completely compromise the operating system. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.020 (79.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Dell Unity — versions N/A
- Dell Unity_operating_environment
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security_alert@emc.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-22398?
- CVE-2025-22398 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Unity, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2025-03-28.
- How severe is CVE-2025-22398?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.