CVE-2025-22478 XML external entity in Dell Storage Center - Dell Storage Manager

High 8.1 Published Updated

An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access can exploit an XXE vulnerability in Dell Storage Manager to disclose and tamper with information.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-22478?

CVE-2025-22478 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Storage Center - Dell Storage Manager, published on 6 May 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell Storage Center - Dell Storage Manager, version(s) 20.1.20, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure and Information tampering.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-22478?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Storage Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22478?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-22478 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-22478 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-22478 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cjh7-gp4q-5q3r.

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