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.

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.

EPSS: 0.002 (6.1th 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 Optimizer — versions 6.0.0.0

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-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.