CVE-2025-36598
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Path Traversal in Dell Avamar Allows Remote Malicious Uploads

Publication date: 2026-02-17

Last updated on: 2026-02-17

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Avamar, versions prior to 19.12 with patch 338905, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Security. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to upload malicious files.
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Published
2026-02-17
Last Modified
2026-02-17
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2026-06-16
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2026-02-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell avamar to 19.12 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue in Dell Avamar versions prior to 19.12 with patch 338905. It allows a highly privileged attacker with remote access to bypass restrictions on file paths and potentially upload malicious files to the system.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to upload malicious files remotely, which may lead to integrity and availability impacts on the affected system.

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