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CVE-2025-27689: Dell iDRAC Tools, version(s) prior to 11.3.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Access Control vulnerability

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-27689 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting idrac tools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell iDRAC Tools, version(s) prior to 11.3.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.8 (High)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-284
Published2025-06-12
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

dell idrac tools UPGRADE
Affected: < 11.3.0.0
Fixed in: 11.3.0.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy idrac-tools || rpm -q idrac-tools || idrac-tools --version
2. UPGRADE to 11.3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade idrac-tools
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade idrac-tools
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2025-27689?

idrac tools: upgrade to 11.3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-27689 being exploited?

CVE-2025-27689 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-2025-27689 affect?

CVE-2025-27689 affects idrac tools. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell iDRAC Tools, version(s) prior to 11.3.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2025-27689?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

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