PatchTheCVECVE-2025-38741: Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH
CVE-2025-38741 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting enterprise sonic os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to communication.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-38741?
enterprise sonic os: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-38741 being exploited?
CVE-2025-38741 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-2025-38741 affect?
CVE-2025-38741 affects enterprise sonic os. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to communication.
How urgent is CVE-2025-38741?
Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action