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CVE-2025-43936 Dell CVE debrief

Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.4.0.0 contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.1, indicating a high severity. Defenders should verify exposure and assess potential unauthorized access. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on affected versions and remediation steps is limited.

Vendor
Dell
Product
ObjectScale
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-16
Original CVE updated
2026-09-21
Advisory published
2026-09-16
Advisory updated
2026-09-21

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Dell ObjectScale deployments should verify exposure and assess potential unauthorized access due to the high CVSS score and potential impact.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential unauthorized access due to the high CVSS score of 8.1 and the potential for unauthorized access. This vulnerability affects Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.4.0.0 and requires verification of exposure and remediation priority.

  • Verify exposure and assess potential unauthorized access
  • Prioritize remediation for Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.4.0.0
  • Implement compensating controls to mitigate potential impact

Technical summary

Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.4.0.0 contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.1, indicating a high severity.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential unauthorized access due to the high CVSS score of 8.1 and the potential for unauthorized access.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure by checking if Dell ObjectScale versions prior to 4.4.0.0 are in use
  • Assess potential unauthorized access and prioritize remediation
  • Review and implement compensating controls to mitigate potential impact

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its high CVSS score and potential impact. However, additional information on affected versions and remediation steps is limited.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-43936 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-43936

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-43936 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43936

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000505935/dsa-2026-393-security-update-for-dell-objectscale-multiple-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.