Vulnerability in Dell Optimizer
CVE-2026-25906
Dell Optimizer, versions prior to 6.3.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (5.5th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 5th percentile — 5.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Dell Optimizer — versions 6.0.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000427608/dsa-2026-094 (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-25906?
- CVE-2026-25906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Optimizer, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-03-03.
- How severe is CVE-2026-25906?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.