CVE-2025-36578 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) found in Dell Wyse Management Suite versions prior to 5.2. This vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with remote network access to potentially bypass authorization controls and gain unauthorized access to management functions or sensitive data within the Wyse Management Suite environment. The vulnerability stems from improper enforcement of authorization checks, meaning that certain privileged operations or data access can be performed without the necessary permissions. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.8 (medium severity), with the vector indicating network attack vector (AV:N), high attack complexity (AC:H), low privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), and high impact on confidentiality and integrity (C:H/I:H) but no impact on availability (A:N). Exploitation does not require user interaction, but the attacker must have some level of authenticated remote access, albeit with low privileges. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet, and no official patches or mitigations have been linked at the time of publication. The vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate privileges or access sensitive management data, potentially leading to further compromise of endpoint devices managed by the suite or disruption of management operations.

For European organizations using Dell Wyse Management Suite, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of endpoint management operations. Unauthorized access could allow attackers to manipulate device configurations, deploy malicious payloads, or exfiltrate sensitive information about managed devices and users. This is particularly critical in sectors with strict data protection regulations such as GDPR, where unauthorized data access can lead to compliance violations and heavy fines. Organizations relying on Wyse thin clients or virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) managed through this suite could face operational disruptions or targeted attacks on their remote workforce infrastructure. Given the medium severity and the requirement for some level of authenticated access, the threat is more pronounced in environments with weak network segmentation or insufficient access controls. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the potential for future exploitation, especially as threat actors often reverse-engineer disclosed vulnerabilities.

European organizations should prioritize upgrading Dell Wyse Management Suite to version 5.2 or later once available, as this will likely contain the official fix. Until then, organizations should implement strict network segmentation to limit remote access to the management suite only to trusted administrators and systems. Employing strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users accessing the management interface can reduce the risk of low-privileged attackers gaining initial access. Monitoring and logging all access attempts and administrative actions within the Wyse Management Suite can help detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Additionally, applying the principle of least privilege by restricting user roles and permissions within the suite will minimize the potential impact of compromised accounts. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing focused on management interfaces can help identify and remediate weaknesses before exploitation occurs. Finally, organizations should stay alert for Dell advisories and threat intelligence updates regarding this vulnerability and any emerging exploits.