Unquoted Search Path or Element in NetWorker - CVE-2025-21107
Published: March 31, 2025 / Updated: May 20, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU106267
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21107
CWE-ID: CWE-428
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Dell
Affected software:
NetWorker
NetWorker
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an unquoted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a certain folder on the system and execute it with elevated privileges.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-21107
Install updates from vendor's website.