CVE-2025-43942: unity operating Command Injection — Fix

Description

Dell Unity, version(s) 5.5 and prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution and Elevation of privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	unity_operating_environment	< 5.5.2.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000385307/dsa-2025-379-security-update-for-dell-unity-dell-unityvsa-and-dell-unity-xt-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43942? +

Dell Unity, version(s) 5.5 and prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution and Elevation of privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-43942? +

CVE-2025-43942 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43942? +

CVE-2025-43942 affects products from dell, specifically: unity_operating_environment. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-43942? +

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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