CVE-2025-53398: Incorrect Default Permissions
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:08 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Given the absence of an official patch, European organizations should immediately audit and tighten file system permissions related to the Portrait Dell Color Management application directories and files to ensure only authorized users and system processes have access. Implement strict local user privilege management to minimize the number of users with local access rights. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for unusual file modifications or privilege escalation attempts. Consider isolating or restricting access to systems running the vulnerable software, especially in shared environments. Regularly review and update security policies to enforce the principle of least privilege. Engage with Dell support channels to obtain updates or workarounds as they become available. Finally, educate IT staff and users about the risks of local privilege escalation vulnerabilities and the importance of reporting suspicious activity promptly.
Description
The Portrait Dell Color Management application 3.3.8 for Dell monitors has Insecure Permissions,