CVE-2025-22398 Command injection in Unity
Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands as root on Dell Unity storage systems, leading to full system compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-22398?
CVE-2025-22398 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Dell Unity Operating Environment, published on 28 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell Unity, version(s) 5.4 and prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary command execution as root. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker. This vulnerability is considered critical as it can be leveraged to completely compromise the operating system. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-22398?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Unity Operating Environment.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22398?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-22398 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2025-22398 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-22398 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell Unity Operating Environment
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jfxx-2225-hwx8.