CVE-2025-36576 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in Dell Wyse Management Suite versions prior to 5.2. CSRF vulnerabilities allow an attacker to trick an authenticated user into submitting a malicious request to a web application in which they are currently authenticated. In this case, the vulnerability affects the Dell Wyse Management Suite, a centralized management platform used for managing Dell Wyse thin clients and endpoints. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have high privileges and remote access to the management interface. Exploitation could lead to server-side request forgery (SSRF), where the attacker can induce the server to make unintended requests to internal or external systems. This could potentially be leveraged to access internal resources, bypass network restrictions, or perform other malicious actions on behalf of the server. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 2.7, indicating a low severity primarily because the attack requires high privileges and no user interaction is needed. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity directly but can affect availability by causing unintended server requests. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patches are currently linked, suggesting that mitigation may rely on version upgrades or configuration changes once available. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-352, which is a common web security weakness related to CSRF attacks. Given the nature of the product as a management suite for enterprise endpoints, this vulnerability could be significant if exploited in environments where the management console is exposed or insufficiently protected.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability depends on the deployment and exposure of Dell Wyse Management Suite within their IT infrastructure. Organizations using this suite to manage thin clients or endpoint devices could face risks if the management console is accessible remotely without adequate network segmentation or access controls. Exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to perform SSRF attacks, potentially accessing internal services or sensitive resources that are otherwise protected. This could lead to lateral movement within the network, disruption of endpoint management operations, or indirect denial of service conditions. While the direct confidentiality and integrity impact is low, the availability and operational impact could be more significant, especially in critical infrastructure or large enterprise environments relying on Wyse Management Suite for endpoint management. European organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and manufacturing, where endpoint management is critical and regulatory compliance is strict, may find this vulnerability particularly concerning. Additionally, the GDPR framework requires organizations to maintain robust security controls, and any exploitation leading to unauthorized access or disruption could have compliance implications.

Given the absence of a direct patch link, European organizations should take immediate steps to mitigate risk. First, restrict remote access to the Dell Wyse Management Suite console by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit access only to trusted administrative hosts. Employ strong authentication mechanisms and ensure that only necessary users have high privilege access to the management interface. Monitor and audit administrative actions on the management console to detect any unusual activity that could indicate exploitation attempts. If possible, upgrade to Dell Wyse Management Suite version 5.2 or later once available, as this version is indicated to have addressed the vulnerability. Additionally, implement web application security best practices such as enforcing anti-CSRF tokens and validating HTTP headers to reduce the risk of CSRF attacks. Regularly review and update endpoint management policies to minimize the attack surface. Finally, maintain up-to-date intrusion detection and prevention systems to identify SSRF patterns and anomalous network traffic originating from the management server.