CVE-2025-36611

High

Description

Dell Encryption and Dell Security Management Server, versions prior to 11.11.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to privilege escalation.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.3

Exploit probability—

ProductDell Encryption

PublishedJul 30, 2025

First seenJul 30, 2025

Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution

How to fix

Update

dell encryption11.11.0.1 or later
dell security_management_server11.11.0.2 or later

Vendor advisories

dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000347824/dsa-2025-292

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
dell encryption	v < 11.11.0.1	11.11.0.1
dell security_management_server	v < 11.11.0.2	11.11.0.2

Check your version

Choose the product and enter the version you run to see whether it falls in the affected range.

In the Intelligence 360 plan

Attack Surface Management

See the assets tied to your domains, the technologies they run and known vulnerabilities in one list.