How severe is CVE-2022-34382?

CVE-2022-34382 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-2022-34382 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34382?

CVE-2022-34382 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34382?

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-2022-34382 published?

CVE-2022-34382 was published on 2022-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34382

CVE-2022-34382 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware Update 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dell Alienware Update
Published: 2022-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Command Update, Dell Update and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.6.0 contains a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the custom catalog configuration. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to elevate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34382?: Dell Command Update, Dell Update and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.6.0 contains a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the custom catalog configuration. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to elevate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-34382?: CVE-2022-34382 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-2022-34382 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34382?: CVE-2022-34382 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34382?: 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-2022-34382 published?: CVE-2022-34382 was published on 2022-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000202198

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:alienware_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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