CVE-2025-43891: High severity Dell PowerProtect Data Domain vulnerability

Published Oct 7, 2025
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Updated

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.3.0.15, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.30, LTS 2023 release versions 7.10.1.0 through 7.10.1.60, contain an use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability in the Authentication. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain>=7.7.1.0<=8.3.0.15, >=7.13.1.0<=7.13.1.30, >=7.10.1.0<=7.10.1.60
Dell Data Domain Operating System>=7.7.1.0<7.10.1.70
Dell Data Domain Operating System>=7.13.1.0<7.13.1.40
Dell Data Domain Operating System>=8.3.0.0<=8.3.0.15
Dell Data Domain Operating System>=8.3.1.0<8.3.1.10

Event History

Oct 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-43891?

CVE-2025-43891 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-43891?

To mitigate CVE-2025-43891, users should upgrade to the patched versions of the Dell PowerProtect Data Domain as recommended by the vendor.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43891?

CVE-2025-43891 affects Dell PowerProtect Data Domain versions from 7.7.1.0 up to 8.3.0.15, as well as specific LTS versions.

4

What is the exploitability of CVE-2025-43891?

CVE-2025-43891 can be exploited remotely, which increases the risk for organizations using affected software.

5

What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2025-43891?

Failing to address CVE-2025-43891 may result in unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems, leading to severe security breaches.

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