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CVE-2025-32745 Dell CVE debrief
Dell PowerFlex Manager versions less than or equal to 4.6.2 contain an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information tampering. This vulnerability affects Dell PowerFlex Manager systems, and defenders should assess exposure and implement compensating controls to prevent potential information tampering. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions.
- Vendor
- Dell
- Product
- PowerFlex Manager (Appliance)
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 4.2
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-05-22
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-05
- Advisory published
- 2026-05-22
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-05
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Dell PowerFlex Manager systems, network administrators, and security teams should assess exposure and implement compensating controls.
Why it matters
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Dell PowerFlex Manager to a secure version, assessing exposure, and implementing compensating controls to prevent potential information tampering.
- Verify and update Dell PowerFlex Manager to a secure version
- Assess exposure and implement compensating controls
- Monitor for potential information tampering
Technical summary
Dell PowerFlex Manager versions less than or equal to 4.6.2 contain an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information tampering.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Dell PowerFlex Manager to a secure version, assessing exposure, and implementing compensating controls.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Dell PowerFlex Manager version and update to a secure version if necessary
- Assess exposure and implement compensating controls
- Monitor for potential information tampering
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions. The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability, and Dell PowerFlex Manager versions less than or equal to 4.6.2 are affected. Defenders should verify and update Dell PowerFlex Manager to a secure version, assess exposure, and implement compensating controls. The information provided in the CVE record and NVD entry is based
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2025-32745 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-32745
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2025-32745 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-32745
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000391392/dsa-2025-434-security-update-for-dell-powerflex-appliance-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000391568/dsa-2025-435-security-update-for-dell-powerflex-rack-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.