CVE-2025-46636: Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Foll

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-46636?

encryption: upgrade to 11.12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-46636 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46636 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-2025-46636 affect?

CVE-2025-46636 affects encryption. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Inform

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-46636?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.6UPGRADE

CVE-2025-46636 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting encryption. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 100%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2025-12-09
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

2025-12-09 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 10:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell encryption UPGRADE

Affected: < 11.12.1

Fixed in: 11.12.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy encryption || rpm -q encryption || encryption --version

2. UPGRADE to 11.12.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade encryption

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade encryption

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-2025-46636?

encryption: upgrade to 11.12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-46636 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46636 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-2025-46636 affect?

CVE-2025-46636 affects encryption. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Inform

How urgent is CVE-2025-46636?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

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CVE-2025-36564 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Dell Encryption Admin Utilities versions prior to 11.10.2 contain an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability
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