CVE-2025-22402: Dell Update Manager Plugin, version(s) 1.5.0 through 1.6.0, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Script-Re

Routine

LOW 2.6UPGRADE

CVE-2025-22402 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting update manager plugin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Update Manager Plugin, version(s) 1.5.0 through 1.6.0, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80, CWE-79
Published	2025-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-07 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell update manager plugin UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.5.0 and < 1.7.0

Fixed in: 1.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy update-manager-plugin || rpm -q update-manager-plugin || update-manager-plugin --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade update-manager-plugin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade update-manager-plugin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison update-manager-plugin sudo apt install update-manager-plugin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold update-manager-plugin

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list update-manager-plugin sudo dnf downgrade update-manager-plugin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add update-manager-plugin

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-22402?

update manager plugin: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-22402 being exploited?

CVE-2025-22402 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-22402 affect?

CVE-2025-22402 affects update manager plugin. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Dell Update Manager Plugin, version(s) 1.5.0 through 1.6.0, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit th

How urgent is CVE-2025-22402?

Priority 11/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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