CVE-2025-46699: Dell Data Protection Advisor, versions prior to 19.12, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-46699 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting data protection advisor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Data Protection Advisor, versions prior to 19.12, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine vulnerability in the Server. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1336
Published	2026-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-23 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell data protection advisor UPGRADE

Affected: >= 19.9 and < 19.12

Fixed in: 19.12

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 19.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy data-protection-advisor || rpm -q data-protection-advisor || data-protection-advisor --version

2. UPGRADE to 19.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade data-protection-advisor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade data-protection-advisor

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 19.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison data-protection-advisor sudo apt install data-protection-advisor=<VERSION_BEFORE_19.9> sudo apt-mark hold data-protection-advisor

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list data-protection-advisor sudo dnf downgrade data-protection-advisor-<VERSION_BEFORE_19.9> sudo dnf versionlock add data-protection-advisor

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2025-46699?

data protection advisor: upgrade to 19.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-46699 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46699 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-2025-46699 affect?

CVE-2025-46699 affects data protection advisor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Dell Data Protection Advisor, versions prior to 19.12, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine vulnerability in the Server. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit thi

How urgent is CVE-2025-46699?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-28974 HIGH 7.6 UPGRADE UPGRADE Dell Data Protection Advisor, version(s) 19.9, contain(s) an Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability

References

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