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CVE-2025-25050VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2025-25050: Broadcom BCM5820X · Out-of-bounds Write

Affects Broadcom BCM5820XSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 6.2.26.36 or 5.15.10.14 soon.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 82% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 6.2.26.36, 5.15.10.14
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 13 Jun 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

What to do

Upgrade Broadcom BCM5820X to 6.2.26.36 or 5.15.10.14.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Broadcom BCM5820XAffected
  • <5.15.10.14
  • <6.2.26.36
Fixed in
  • 5.15.10.14
  • 6.2.26.36

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2025-25050, organizations should implement a multi-layered approach beyond waiting for official patches. First, restrict local access to systems with affected Dell ControlVault modules by enforcing strict physical security controls and limiting administrative privileges to trusted personnel only. Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring anomalous API calls or unusual ControlVault interactions that may indicate exploitation attempts. Network segmentation should be used to isolate critical systems and reduce the risk of lateral movement by attackers with limited privileges. Employ application whitelisting and privilege management to prevent unauthorized code execution that could trigger the vulnerability. Regularly audit and monitor logs for suspicious activity related to ControlVault API usage. Once Dell releases patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability, prioritize their deployment in all affected environments. Additionally, coordinate with Dell support and subscribe to vendor advisories to stay informed about updates and recommended configurations. For environments where patching is delayed, consider compensating controls such as disabling non-essential ControlVault features or using alternative authentication mechanisms where feasible. Finally, conduct security awareness training to alert administrators and users about the risks of local privilege escalation and the importance of safeguarding access credentials.

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the cv_upgrade_sensor_firmware functionality of Dell ControlVault3 prior to 5.15.10.14 and Dell ControlVault 3 Plus prior to 6.2.26.36. A specially crafted ControlVault API call can lead to an out-of-bounds write. An attacker can issue an API call to trigger this vulnerability.

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