CVE-2025-24377 is an OS command injection vulnerability identified in Dell Unity storage systems, specifically affecting versions 5.4 and earlier. The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, classified under CWE-78. This flaw allows a low-privileged attacker with local access to inject malicious commands into the operating system command line, which the system then executes. Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution and elevation of privileges, enabling the attacker to gain higher-level control over the affected system. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require local access, which could be achieved through compromised credentials or insider threats. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 indicates a high severity, with attack vector local (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), low privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Although no exploits are currently known in the wild, the potential impact on critical storage infrastructure is significant. Dell has not yet published patches, so mitigation currently relies on access restrictions and monitoring. The vulnerability affects core storage management systems, which are integral to enterprise data centers and cloud environments, making it a critical concern for organizations relying on Dell Unity products.

The impact of CVE-2025-24377 is substantial for organizations using Dell Unity storage systems. Exploitation can lead to full compromise of the storage management environment, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges. This can result in unauthorized data access, data corruption, or disruption of storage services, severely affecting business continuity. Confidentiality breaches could expose sensitive enterprise or customer data, while integrity violations could corrupt critical data sets. Availability impacts could disrupt storage operations, affecting dependent applications and services. Given the central role of storage systems in IT infrastructure, such a compromise could cascade into broader network and system compromises. The requirement for local access limits remote exploitation but does not eliminate risk, especially in environments with multiple users or insufficient access controls. Organizations in sectors with high data sensitivity or regulatory requirements face increased risk of compliance violations and reputational damage.

To mitigate CVE-2025-24377, organizations should implement strict local access controls to limit who can interact with Dell Unity systems, including enforcing least privilege principles and strong authentication mechanisms. Monitoring and logging of local user activities should be enhanced to detect suspicious command executions. Network segmentation can reduce the risk of lateral movement to affected systems. Until Dell releases official patches, consider disabling or restricting vulnerable management interfaces or services if feasible. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments focused on storage infrastructure. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions on management consoles to prevent unauthorized code execution. Prepare for rapid deployment of patches once available by maintaining an updated inventory of affected systems. Additionally, educate administrators about the risks of local access exploitation and enforce policies to prevent unauthorized physical or remote local access.