#VU106267 Unquoted Search Path or Element in NetWorker - CVE-2025-21107

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106267

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NetWorker
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Dell

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NetWorker: 19.10.0.0, 19.10.0.1, 19.10.0.2, 19.10.0.3, 19.10.0.4, 19.10.0.5, 19.10.0.6, 19.11.0.0, 19.11.0.1, 19.11.0.2

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000278811/dsa-2025-064-security-update-for-dell-networker-networker-virtual-edition-and-networker-management-console-multiple-component-vulnerabilities

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.