What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-22480?

CVE-2025-22480 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Supportassist Os Recovery are affected by CVE-2025-22480?

CVE-2025-22480 presents moderate security risk rated CVSS 7.0. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-22480?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Supportassist Os Recovery CVE-2025-22480

HIGH

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following (CWE-61)

2025-02-13 security_alert@emc.com

Dell Information Disclosure Supportassist Os Recovery

7.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.0 HIGH

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:26 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 13, 2025 - 16:16 nvd

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery versions prior to 5.5.13.1 contain a symbolic link attack vulnerability. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary file deletion and Elevation of Privileges.

AnalysisAI

Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery versions prior to 5.5.13.1 contain a symbolic link attack vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-61. Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery versions prior to 5.5.13.1 contain a symbolic link attack vulnerability. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary file deletion and Elevation of Privileges. Affected products include: Dell Supportassist Os Recovery. Version information: prior to 5.5.13.1.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.