CVE-2025-22480: supportassist os — Fix

Description

Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery versions prior to 5.5.13.1 contain a symbolic link attack vulnerability. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary file deletion and Elevation of Privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-61 CWE-61

CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	supportassist_os_recovery	< 5.5.13.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000275712/dsa-2025-051

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22480? +

Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery versions prior to 5.5.13.1 contain a symbolic link attack vulnerability. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary file deletion and Elevation of Privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-22480? +

CVE-2025-22480 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-22480? +

CVE-2025-22480 affects products from dell, specifically: supportassist_os_recovery. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-22480? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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