CVE-2025-29985: common event — Fix

Description

Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability in the Common Anti-Virus Agent (CAVA). An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1188 CWE-1188

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	common_event_enabler	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000303931/dsa-2025-158-security-update-for-dell-common-event-enabler-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-29985? +

Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability in the Common Anti-Virus Agent (CAVA). An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-29985? +

CVE-2025-29985 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-29985? +

CVE-2025-29985 affects products from dell, specifically: common_event_enabler. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-29985? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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