CVE-2025-21105 in RecoverPoint for VMs
Summary
by MITRE • 02/20/2025
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.X contains a command execution vulnerability. A Low privileged malicious user with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability by running the specific binary and perform any administrative action permitted by it resulting in shutting down the server, modifying the configuration leading to gain access to unauthorized data.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/31/2025
This vulnerability resides within Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines version 6.0.X, a critical component in data protection and disaster recovery solutions. The flaw represents a command execution vulnerability that specifically targets systems where local access is already compromised, making it particularly dangerous in environments where privilege escalation is a concern. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation within the application's binary execution mechanisms, allowing an attacker with low privileges to manipulate system commands through crafted inputs.
The technical implementation of this flaw involves a privilege escalation vector that leverages local system access to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges. When a malicious user with local access invokes the vulnerable binary, the system fails to properly sanitize user inputs before executing system calls, creating a pathway for command injection attacks. This vulnerability operates at the system level where legitimate administrative functions are exposed to unauthorized execution, effectively bypassing normal access controls and privilege boundaries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it enables comprehensive system compromise through multiple attack vectors. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to shut down critical servers, modify system configurations, and gain access to unauthorized data that should remain protected. The potential for data exfiltration and system disruption makes this particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where RecoverPoint systems manage critical virtual machine data. The vulnerability essentially provides a backdoor for malicious actors to perform administrative actions without proper authentication or authorization.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in relation to CWE-78 and CWE-79, which address command injection and cross-site scripting respectively, as the underlying principle of improper input validation applies to both web and system-level execution contexts. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1068 (Local Port Forwarding) and T1548.001 (Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism), representing both the initial access vector through local system compromise and the privilege escalation techniques that follow. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including restricting local access to the vulnerable system, applying vendor patches as they become available, and monitoring for unauthorized binary execution patterns in system logs.
The remediation approach requires comprehensive system hardening measures, including implementing strict access controls, disabling unnecessary local accounts, and establishing robust monitoring protocols for suspicious binary execution. Network segmentation and privilege separation should be reinforced to prevent lateral movement once local access is compromised. Security teams must also conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify other potentially vulnerable components within the RecoverPoint ecosystem and ensure that all system components maintain proper access controls and input validation mechanisms. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to validate the effectiveness of implemented controls and identify additional attack surfaces that may present similar vulnerabilities.