MEDIUM CVSS 5.3
Published: 2025-08-21

CVE-2025-38742

dell emc_idrac_service_module Security Advisory (CVE-2025-38742)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-38742 impacting dell emc_idrac_service_module. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product dell / emc_idrac_service_module
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-732

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-38742 impacting dell emc_idrac_service_module.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-38742.yaml
id: cve-2025-38742

info:
  name: dell emc_idrac_service_module - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-38742 affecting dell emc_idrac_service_module.
    Evaluation: Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low pri...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-38742
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 5.3
    cve-id: CVE-2025-38742
    cwe-id: CWE-732
  tags: cve,cve-2025-38742,dell,emc_idrac_service_module,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "emc_idrac_service_module"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-38742.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-38742
# Target: dell emc_idrac_service_module | CVSS: 5.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-38742 (dell emc_idrac_service_module)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against dell emc_idrac_service_module scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-38742.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-38742
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install emc_idrac_service_module 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade emc_idrac_service_module 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update emc_idrac_service_module

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i emc_idrac_service_module 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i emc_idrac_service_module

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-38742 in dell emc_idrac_service_module?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update dell emc_idrac_service_module packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-38742?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-38742?

CVE-2025-38742 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-38742
Weakness CWE-732
Vendor dell
Product emc_idrac_service_module
Published 2025-08-21
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L