Critical Dell Storage Flaws Expose Enterprise Systems to Remote Attack
Category:Vulnerability / Vendor Advisory
Dell confirmed three critical vulnerabilities in its Storage Manager (DSM), including CVE-2025-43995, a remotely exploitable authentication bypass flaw. Researchers warn attackers could gain complete control over affected storage systems and exfiltrate sensitive data.
CORTEX Protocol Intelligence Assessment
Business Impact: Organizations using Dell Compellent and SC Series storage solutions face high exposure to remote compromise. Technical Context: The vulnerabilities allow unauthenticated access via API endpoints, granting full administrative control and data visibility.
Strategic Intelligence Guidance
- Upgrade DSM to version 2020 R1.22 or higher
- Restrict management consoles to trusted networks
- Monitor API calls for unauthorized access attempts
- Deploy zero-trust network segmentation for storage infrastructure
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Intelligence Source: Critical Dell Storage Flaws Expose Systems to Attack | Oct 28, 2025