CVE-2025-36579 — Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Weak Password Recovery
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CVE-2025-36579 — Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Weak Password Recovery Mechanism vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-640, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2025-36579 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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Exploitation Attempt — CVE-2025-36579
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Get All SIEM Formats →Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-36579 | vulnerability | CVE-2025-36579 |
| CWE-640 | weakness | CWE-640 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 16, 2026 at 20:16 UTC |
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