How severe is CVE-2022-29092?

CVE-2022-29092 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29092 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29092?

CVE-2022-29092 primarily affects Dell Supportassist For Business Pcs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29092?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-29092 published?

CVE-2022-29092 was published on 2022-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29092

CVE-2022-29092 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Supportassist For Business Pcs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Dell Supportassist For Business Pcs
Published: 2022-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer versions (3.11.0 and versions prior) and Dell SupportAssist Client Commercial versions (3.2.0 and versions prior) contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A non-admin user can exploit the vulnerability and gain admin access to the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29092?: Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer versions (3.11.0 and versions prior) and Dell SupportAssist Client Commercial versions (3.2.0 and versions prior) contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A non-admin user can exploit the vulnerability and gain admin access to the system.
How severe is CVE-2022-29092?: CVE-2022-29092 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29092 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29092?: CVE-2022-29092 primarily affects Dell Supportassist For Business Pcs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29092?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-29092 published?: CVE-2022-29092 was published on 2022-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000200456/dsa-2022-139-dell-supportassist-for-home-pcs-and-business-pcs-security-update-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_business_pcs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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