Path Traversal Vulnerability in Dell Avamar Security Features
CVE-2025-36598

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Avamar Virtual Edition
Powerprotect Dp Series Appliance (idpa)
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2026

What is CVE-2025-36598?

Dell Avamar has a potential security vulnerability that allows high-privileged remote attackers to perform path traversal. This flaw can enable unauthorized file uploads to restricted directories, posing significant risks to data integrity and security. Users of affected versions should apply the necessary patches to mitigate this threat.

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Affected Version(s)

Avamar Virtual Edition 19.8 through 19.12 < 9.12 with CHF 338905 or later

PowerProtect DP Series Appliance (IDPA) < 2.7.9 with AV CHF 338905

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000347698/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dell would like to thank zzcentury for reporting this issue.
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