CVE-2025-36609 Hardcoded credentials in SmartFabric OS10 Software

Low 2.5 Published Updated

A low-privileged local attacker can exploit hard-coded credentials in Dell SmartFabric OS10 to escalate privileges.

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

What is CVE-2025-36609?

CVE-2025-36609 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, published on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, versions prior to 10.6.0.5, contains a Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-259

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-36609?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Smartfabric Os10.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36609?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-36609 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-36609 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-36609 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m57x-h4mw-cvxg.

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