Improper access control in Dell RecoverPoint for VMs
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-284.
Summary
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.X contains a command execution vulnerability. A Low privileged malicious user with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability by running the specific binary and perform any administrative action permitted by it resulting in shutting down the server, modifying the configuration leading to gain access to unauthorized data.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | RecoverPoint for VMs | 6.0 SP1; 6.0 SP1 P1; 6.0 SP1 P2 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- RecoverPoint for VMs VendorDell Affected 6.0 SP1; 6.0 SP1 P1; 6.0 SP1 P2 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 3
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 sp1 | Vulnerable | Dell |
| cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 sp1_p1 | Vulnerable | Dell |
| cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 sp1_p2 | Vulnerable | Dell |
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 sp1 Vulnerable ·Dell
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 sp1_p1 Vulnerable ·Dell
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 sp1_p2 Vulnerable ·Dell
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Dell RecoverPoint for VMs — dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000287503/dsa-2025-101-securit…
2 records Highest priority Priority LOW 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-15102 Incorrect default permissions in Dell RecoverPoint for VMsPriority LOW 24
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-21105
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-r29w-ffc3-h4rm
References
More Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-18287 Hard-coded credentials in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2024-14999 Unrestricted file upload in Dell RecoverPoint for VMs CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-19170 Broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-32212 Hard-coded credentials in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-25727 Missing brute-force protection in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-14998 Missing brute-force protection in Dell RecoverPoint for VMs CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2025-21105 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-21105 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-r29w-ffc3-h4rm · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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