Unisphere for PowerMax vApp: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code
CVE-2025-36595 is a high-severity improper neutralization of directives in statically saved code vulnerability in Unisphere for PowerMax vApp from Dell, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with administrator privileges, without any action from a user. The record lists version 9.2.4.17 as the first without the flaw, so updating Unisphere for PowerMax vApp to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 52% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Unisphere for PowerMax vApp to 9.2.4.17 or a later version.
- Update Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance to 9.2.4.11 or a later version.
- Update Unisphere For Powermax Virtual Appliance to 9.2.4.17 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on dell.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | Unisphere for PowerMax vApp | before 9.2.4.17 | 9.2.4.17 |
| Dell | Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance | 9.2.4.0 up to, but not including, 9.2.4.11 | 9.2.4.11 |
| Dell | Unisphere For Powermax Virtual Appliance | 9.2.4.0 up to, but not including, 9.2.4.17 | 9.2.4.17 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- HighAdministrator-level access is required first.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (emc.com).
Official description
Dell Unisphere for PowerMax vApp, version(s) 9.2.4.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before inserting the input into an executable resource, such as a library, configuration file, or template.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Perform proper output validation and escaping to neutralize all code syntax from data written to code files.
More Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code vulnerabilities (CWE-96)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in Unisphere for PowerMax vApp
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code vulnerabilities
- 9.4 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 8.6 High severity
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