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XXE in Dell Storage Manager 20.1.20

IdentifiersCVE-2025-46425CWE-611· Improper Restriction of XML…

CVE-2025-46425 is an improper restriction of XML external entity reference (XXE) vulnerability in Dell Storage Center / Dell Storage Manager. The provided content identifies Dell Storage Manager version 20.1.20 as affected, and broader advisory context indicates affected Dell Storage Manager versions prior to 2020 R1.21, with remediation available in 2020 R1.22 or later. The flaw arises from unsafe handling of XML input that permits external entity resolution. According to the vendor description, a low-privileged attacker with remote access could exploit the issue, resulting in unauthorized access.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation could allow unauthorized access within the affected Dell Storage Manager environment. Based on the vendor description, the primary security consequence is access beyond the attacker’s intended authorization level. The provided content does not give more specific confirmed impacts such as arbitrary file read, SSRF, or code execution, so those cannot be stated with confidence from the available information.

Mitigation

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If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure of Dell Storage Manager interfaces to only trusted administrative networks, restrict remote access to XML-processing endpoints, and limit access for low-privileged accounts that can reach the vulnerable service. Where feasible, place the management interface behind network segmentation and access controls to reduce the chance of remote exploitation. The provided content does not include vendor-specific temporary mitigations beyond upgrading.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Dell advises upgrading Dell Storage Manager to a remediated release. The provided advisory context states that versions prior to 2020 R1.21 are affected and that version 2020 R1.22 or later is the remediated version. Apply the vendor-provided update from Dell and verify the deployment is running the fixed release.
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EXTERNAL REFERENCES
MITRE CVE
cve.org · CVE-2025-46425
NVD
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-46425
MITRE CWE · CWE-611
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity…
Vendor Advisory
dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000382899/dsa-2025-393-security-update-for-storage-center-dell-storage-manager-vulnerabilities