CVE-2025-32753 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability affecting Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 9.5.0.0 through 9.10.0.1. The vulnerability arises due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, classified under CWE-89. This flaw allows a low-privileged attacker with local access to inject malicious SQL code into the system. Exploitation does not require user interaction but does require the attacker to have local access and low privileges on the affected system. Successful exploitation can lead to multiple adverse outcomes, including denial of service (DoS), unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, and tampering with data integrity. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity level, 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 impacts on confidentiality (C:L), integrity (I:L), and availability (A:L). The vulnerability is present in a critical storage platform widely used in enterprise environments for scalable and distributed file storage. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no official patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability was reserved in April 2025 and published in June 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure. The lack of patch links suggests that mitigation may currently rely on workarounds or access control measures until official fixes are released.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability can be significant, especially for enterprises relying on Dell PowerScale OneFS for critical data storage and management. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive corporate or customer data, potentially violating data protection regulations such as GDPR. Data tampering could undermine the integrity of stored information, affecting business operations, compliance reporting, and trustworthiness of data. Denial of service conditions could disrupt access to essential storage resources, impacting productivity and service availability. Since the vulnerability requires local access with low privileges, insider threats or attackers who have gained initial footholds through other means could escalate their impact by exploiting this flaw. The medium severity score reflects a moderate risk, but the critical nature of storage systems elevates the potential operational and reputational damage. Organizations in sectors with stringent data protection and high availability requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and government, are particularly at risk.

1. Restrict local access strictly: Implement robust access controls and monitoring to limit who can gain local access to systems running PowerScale OneFS. 2. Employ network segmentation: Isolate storage systems from general user networks to reduce the risk of unauthorized local access. 3. Monitor logs and system behavior: Enable detailed logging and anomaly detection to identify suspicious activities indicative of SQL injection attempts or privilege escalation. 4. Apply principle of least privilege: Ensure users and processes have only the minimum privileges necessary to perform their tasks, reducing the attack surface. 5. Stay updated on vendor advisories: Regularly check Dell’s security bulletins for patches or official mitigations and apply them promptly once available. 6. Conduct internal security assessments: Perform penetration testing and code reviews focusing on SQL injection vectors within the OneFS environment. 7. Harden database configurations: Where possible, enforce parameterized queries and input validation within the system’s management interfaces to prevent injection. 8. Prepare incident response plans: Develop and test response procedures specific to storage system compromises to minimize impact if exploitation occurs.