Dell CloudLink, versions prior to 8.1.1, contain a vulnerability where a privileged user with known password can run
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 4 Nov 2026, 18:10 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 4 Nov 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, restrict privileged user access and monitor for suspicious CLI activity to reduce risk.
Description
Dell CloudLink versions prior to 8.1.1 contain a critical vulnerability that allows a privileged user with a known password to exploit a CLI escape flaw to gain full control of the system. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.