PatchTheCVECVE-2025-38742: Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Cr
CVE-2025-38742 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting emc idrac service module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 98%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-732 |
| Published | 2025-08-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
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-2025-38742?
emc idrac service module: upgrade to 6.0.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-38742 being exploited?
CVE-2025-38742 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-2025-38742 affect?
CVE-2025-38742 affects emc idrac service module. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading t
How urgent is CVE-2025-38742?
Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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