What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-38742?

CVE-2025-38742 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Emc Idrac Service Module are affected by CVE-2025-38742?

CVE-2025-38742 presents moderate security risk, a incorrect permissions vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-38742?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review and tighten file/resource permissions.

Emc Idrac Service Module CVE-2025-38742

MEDIUM

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)

2025-08-21 security_alert@emc.com

RCE Dell Emc Idrac Service Module

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:08 vuln.today

CVE Published

Aug 21, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.

AnalysisAI

Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Permission Assignment (CWE-732), which allows attackers to access resources due to misconfigured permissions. Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution. Affected products include: Dell Emc Idrac Service Module. Version information: prior to 6.0.3.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and restrict file/resource permissions, apply principle of least privilege.