CVE-2025-46428
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedDell SmartFabric OS10 Software, versions prior to 10.6.1.0, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceDell SmartFabric OS10 software versions prior to 10.6.1.0 contain a command injection vulnerability where improper neutralization of special elements in input allows a low-privileged attacker with remote access to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 10.6.1.0CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the installed Dell SmartFabric OS10 versionAccess the OS10 CLI and run 'show version' or check the system information via the management interface. The version number will be displayed in the output.Affected if The displayed version is any release prior to 10.6.1.0 (for example, 10.5.x, 10.4.x, or earlier).
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Verify if remote management access is enabledCheck the OS10 configuration for enabled management protocols such as SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, or API endpoints using 'show running-configuration' or 'show ip interface'. Look for lines indicating 'management-interface' or similar remote access services.Affected if Remote management interfaces are exposed and accessible over the network to untrusted users.
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Confirm user role assignments for low-privileged accountsReview user accounts and their assigned roles using 'show users' or 'show role' commands in the OS10 CLI. Identify accounts with limited privileges that should not have command execution rights.Affected if Low-privileged accounts exist that could potentially inject commands through input fields.
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Check for signs of unauthorized command executionReview OS10 audit logs or system logs for unexpected or suspicious commands executed at unusual times. Use 'show logging' or access the system log files. Look for command patterns that indicate injection attempts.Affected if Logs contain commands or arguments that were not initiated by legitimate administrators, or show execution from unexpected user sessions.
You are affected if your Dell SmartFabric OS10 version is earlier than 10.6.1.0 and the remote management interface is accessible to untrusted users.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped10.6.1.0
Upgrade Dell SmartFabric OS10 to version 10.6.1.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. If immediate patching is not feasible, restrict network access to trusted users and monitor for indicators of compromise.
10.6.1.0
- 1. Download the SmartFabric OS10 version 10.6.1.0 firmware from the Dell Support website (support.dell.com)
- 2. Back up the current switch configuration using the command 'copy running-config startup-config' or by exporting to an external location
- 3. Upload the 10.6.1.0 firmware to the switch via the management interface (HTTP/HTTPS), SCP, or USB device
- 4. Enter boot menu or use 'install' command to apply the firmware upgrade: for example, 'software install image <filename>' or access boot menu option to upgrade
- 5. Allow the switch to reboot automatically after the upgrade completes
- 6. After reboot, verify the new version by running 'show version' and confirm it displays 10.6.1.0
- 7. Verify all critical services and configurations are functioning correctly with 'show running-config' and test connectivity
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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