#VU109609 Path traversal in Dell Storage Manager - CVE-2025-22479

Vulnerability identifier: #VU109609

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22479

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Dell Storage Manager
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker on the local network can perform script injection attacks and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Dell Storage Manager: before 2020 R1.21

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000317318/dsa-2025-191-security-update-for-storage-center-dell-storage-manager-vulnerabilities

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?