What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-38741?

CVE-2025-38741 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Enterprise Sonic Os are affected by CVE-2025-38741?

CVE-2025-38741 presents notable security risk, a hard-coded crypto key vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-38741?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Enterprise Sonic Os CVE-2025-38741

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key (CWE-321)

2025-08-04 security_alert@emc.com

Dell Authentication Bypass Enterprise Sonic Os

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:05 vuln.today

CVE Published

Aug 04, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to communication.

AnalysisAI

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-321. Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to communication. Affected products include: Dell Enterprise Sonic Os. Version information: version 4.5.0.

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.