CVE-2025-22480 Details
Description
Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery versions prior to 5.5.13.1 contain a symbolic link attack vulnerability. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary file deletion and Elevation of Privileges.
A symbolic link attack vulnerability has been identified in Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery versions prior to 5.5.13.1. This vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with local access to exploit the issue, potentially leading to arbitrary file deletion and elevation of privileges.
Users can update to Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery version 5.5.13.1 or later. The application typically auto-updates to the latest version. To verify the installed version, check the 'Programs and Features' section in the Control Panel for 'Dell SupportAssist Remediation' and 'Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery Plugin'. Alternatively, the version can be checked in the 'About' section of the application.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 13, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000275712/dsa-2025-051 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | [email protected] |
| CWE-61 | UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| dell supportassist os recovery | < 5.5.13.1 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 13, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |