CVE-2025-43938
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Publication date: 2025-09-10

Last updated on: 2025-10-20

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) 19.19 and 19.20, Hyper-V contain(s) a Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to gain unauthorized access with privileges of the compromised account.
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Published
2025-09-10
Last Modified
2025-10-20
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-43938
EUVD
EUVD-2025-27576
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell powerprotect_data_manager to 19.21 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-256 The product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager versions 19.19 and 19.20 for Hyper-V involves the plaintext storage of a password. A high privileged attacker with local access could exploit this to disclose certain user credentials, potentially allowing unauthorized access with the privileges of the compromised account.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of user credentials, enabling an attacker to gain unauthorized access with the privileges of the compromised account. This could result in unauthorized actions or access to sensitive data within the affected system.

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