What is CVE-2025-46637?

CVE-2025-46637 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Encryption, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-12-09.

How severe is CVE-2025-46637?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Dell Encryption

CVE-2025-46637

Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

EPSS: 0.001 (0.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Dell Encryption — versions N/A
Dell Encryption

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

security_alert@emc.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-46637?: CVE-2025-46637 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Encryption, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-12-09.
How severe is CVE-2025-46637?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.