CVE-2025-36611: High severity Dell Encryption vulnerability

Published Jul 30, 2025
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Updated

Dell Encryption and Dell Security Management Server, versions prior to 11.11.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to privilege escalation.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dell Encryption<11.11.0
Dell Security Management Server<11.11.0
Dell Encryption<11.11.0.1
Dell Security Management Server<11.11.0.2

Event History

Jul 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36611?

CVE-2025-36611 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36611?

To fix CVE-2025-36611, upgrade Dell Encryption and Dell Security Management Server to version 11.11.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-36611?

CVE-2025-36611 is an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability, also known as a 'Link Following' vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36611?

CVE-2025-36611 affects users of Dell Encryption and Dell Security Management Server versions prior to 11.11.0.

5

Can CVE-2025-36611 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2025-36611 is a local vulnerability that requires a malicious user to have access to the affected system.

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