How severe is CVE-2024-0160?

CVE-2024-0160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0160?

CVE-2024-0160 primarily affects Dell Xps 17 9700 Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0160?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-0160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15959.

When was CVE-2024-0160 published?

CVE-2024-0160 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0160

CVE-2024-0160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Xps 17 9700 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-15959
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Dell Xps 17 9700 Firmware
Published: 2024-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Client Platform contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability. An attacker with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability by bypassing BIOS authorization to modify settings in the BIOS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0160?: Dell Client Platform contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability. An attacker with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability by bypassing BIOS authorization to modify settings in the BIOS.
How severe is CVE-2024-0160?: CVE-2024-0160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0160?: CVE-2024-0160 primarily affects Dell Xps 17 9700 Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15959.
When was CVE-2024-0160 published?: CVE-2024-0160 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224763/dsa-2024-122

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_17_9700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_15_9500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:vostro_7500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_5750_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_5550_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_3520_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_3510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_3420_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_3410_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_7501_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_7500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:g7_7700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:g7_7500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:g5_5500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:g3_3500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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