CVE-2025-38741: enterprise sonic Hardcoded Credentials

Description

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to communication.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-321 CWE-321

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	enterprise_sonic_os	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000340083/dsa-2025-275-security-update-for-dell-enterprise-sonic-distribution-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38741? +

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to communication. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-38741? +

CVE-2025-38741 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-38741? +

CVE-2025-38741 affects products from dell, specifically: enterprise_sonic_os. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-38741? +

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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