Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Dell CloudLink Software
CVE-2025-45378

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
ClouD-Link
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-45378?

Dell CloudLink versions 8.0 through 8.1.2 are affected by a vulnerability that allows a privileged user to access the command shell of the CloudLink server. If the server has SSH enabled and web credentials are known, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability over the network. This can lead to unauthorized access and the escalation of privileges, allowing the potential for severe security breaches within the system.

Affected Version(s)

CloudLink 8.0 < 8.2

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000384363/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-45378 : Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Dell CloudLink Software