CVE-2025-43886
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Publication date: 2025-09-10
Last updated on: 2025-10-20
Assigner: Dell
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dell | powerprotect_data_manager | to 19.21 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-35 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '.../...//' (doubled triple dot slash) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions 19.19 and 19.20 on Hyper-V. It allows a highly privileged attacker with local access to exploit the system by manipulating file paths (using sequences like '.../...//'), potentially gaining unauthorized access to the filesystem.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a high privileged local attacker to access the filesystem in an unauthorized manner. This could lead to exposure or modification of sensitive files, potentially impacting system integrity and availability.