CVE-2025-46425: Dell Storage Center - Dell Storage Manager, version(s) 20.1.20, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of XML Exte

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-46425?

storage manager: upgrade to 2020. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-46425 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46425 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-46425 affect?

CVE-2025-46425 affects storage manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Dell Storage Center - Dell Storage Manager, version(s) 20.1.20, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, le

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-46425?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-46425 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting storage manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Storage Center - Dell Storage Manager, version(s) 20.1.20, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2025-10-24
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-24 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell storage manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 2020 · 2020 r1 · 2020 r1.10 · 2020 r1.2 · 2020 r1.20

Fixed in: 2020

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy storage-manager || rpm -q storage-manager || storage-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 2020 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade storage-manager

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-46425?

storage manager: upgrade to 2020. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-46425 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46425 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-2025-46425 affect?

CVE-2025-46425 affects storage manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Dell Storage Center - Dell Storage Manager, version(s) 20.1.20, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, le

How urgent is CVE-2025-46425?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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