Broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Dell PowerFlex Manager
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · High · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-327.
Summary
Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) <=4.6.2, contain(s) a Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability in the ssh. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.
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 | PowerFlex Manager (Appliance) | before IC 48.378.00; before IC 48.383.00 | IC 48.378.00, IC 48.383.00 | Patch available | CNA |
| Dell | PowerFlex Manager (Rack) | before 3.7.8.0; before 3.8.3.0 | 3.7.8.0, 3.8.3.0 | Patch available | CNA |
| Dell | PowerFlex Manager | up to 4.6.2 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- PowerFlex Manager (Appliance) VendorDell Affected before IC 48.378.00; before IC 48.383.00 Fixed in IC 48.378.00, IC 48.383.00 Patch available CNA
- PowerFlex Manager (Rack) VendorDell Affected before 3.7.8.0; before 3.8.3.0 Fixed in 3.7.8.0, 3.8.3.0 Patch available CNA
- PowerFlex Manager VendorDell Affected up to 4.6.2 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA PowerFlex Manager (Appliance) (Dell) Fixed in IC 48.378.00, IC 48.383.00
- Fix · CNA PowerFlex Manager (Rack) (Dell) Fixed in 3.7.8.0, 3.8.3.0
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Dell PowerFlex Manager, PowerFlex Manager (Appliance), PowerFlex Manager (Rack) — dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000391392/dsa-2025-434-securit…
8 records Highest priority Priority LOW 8 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-23805 Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) <=4.6.2, contain(s) an Exposure of Information Through…Priority LOW 39
- TI-2025-19430 Open redirect in Dell PowerFlex ManagerPriority LOW 35
- TI-2025-23802 Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) <=4.6.2, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment…Priority LOW 33
- Advisory ·
Dell PowerFlex Manager, PowerFlex Manager (Appliance), PowerFlex Manager (Rack) — dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000391568/dsa-2025-435-securit…
8 records Highest priority Priority LOW 8 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-23805 Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) <=4.6.2, contain(s) an Exposure of Information Through…Priority LOW 39
- TI-2025-19430 Open redirect in Dell PowerFlex ManagerPriority LOW 35
- TI-2025-23802 Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) <=4.6.2, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment…Priority LOW 33
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-46371
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-6cvj-w99f-98mh
References
Advisory 2
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000391568/dsa-2025-435-security-update-for-dell-powerflex-rack-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000391392/dsa-2025-434-security-update-for-dell-powerflex-appliance-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities
More Dell Powerflex Appliance Intelligent Catalog vulnerabilities
- TI-2024-24670 Link following in Dell PowerFlex appliance CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2025-23805 Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) <=4.6.2, contain(s) an Exposure of Information Through… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2024-24671 Insecure storage of sensitive information in Dell PowerFlex appliance CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.2
- TI-2025-19430 Open redirect in Dell PowerFlex Manager CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.2
- TI-2025-23802 Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) <=4.6.2, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2025-23804 Incorrect default permissions in Dell PowerFlex Manager CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
Sources
- CVE-2025-46371 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-46371 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6cvj-w99f-98mh · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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