CVE-2025-38745 is a vulnerability identified in Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions 3.10, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2, specifically related to the Backup and Restore functionality. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-532, which involves the insertion of sensitive information into log files. This means that sensitive data, potentially including credentials or configuration details, may be written in plaintext or insufficiently protected within log files. A low-privileged attacker with remote access to the affected system could exploit this vulnerability by triggering backup or restore operations that cause sensitive information to be logged. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (medium severity), with the vector indicating network attack vector (AV:N), high attack complexity (AC:H), low privileges required (PR:L), and requiring user interaction (UI:R). The impact is primarily on confidentiality (C:H), with no impact on integrity or availability. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the exposure of sensitive information in logs could facilitate further attacks, such as credential theft or lateral movement within an enterprise environment. Dell OpenManage Enterprise is a widely used systems management console for managing Dell server infrastructure, making this vulnerability relevant for organizations relying on Dell hardware management solutions. The lack of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation strategies.

For European organizations, the exposure of sensitive information through logging in Dell OpenManage Enterprise could lead to significant confidentiality breaches. Attackers gaining access to sensitive data such as administrative credentials, system configurations, or backup details could leverage this information to escalate privileges, move laterally within networks, or disrupt critical infrastructure management. Given that Dell OpenManage Enterprise is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise IT environments across Europe, this vulnerability could affect a broad range of sectors including finance, healthcare, government, and telecommunications. The medium severity rating reflects the fact that exploitation requires some user interaction and high attack complexity, but the potential confidentiality impact is high. Organizations handling sensitive or regulated data under GDPR must be particularly cautious, as exposure of personal or confidential data could lead to compliance violations and reputational damage. The vulnerability could also be leveraged as a foothold for more sophisticated attacks if combined with other vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting remote access to Dell OpenManage Enterprise consoles to trusted networks and users only, employing network segmentation and VPNs where possible. 2. Monitor and audit log files for any unexpected sensitive information exposure, and implement log management solutions that can detect and alert on sensitive data patterns. 3. Enforce the principle of least privilege for users accessing the OpenManage Enterprise system, ensuring that only necessary personnel have backup and restore permissions. 4. Disable or limit backup and restore operations from untrusted sources or automate these processes to reduce user interaction. 5. Regularly review and sanitize log files to remove sensitive information and consider encrypting log files at rest. 6. Stay updated with Dell’s security advisories for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and plan for timely deployment once available. 7. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for access to the management console to reduce the risk of unauthorized exploitation. 8. Conduct security awareness training for administrators to recognize and avoid actions that could trigger sensitive data logging.