How severe is CVE-2024-22226?

CVE-2024-22226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-22226 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22226?

CVE-2024-22226 affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22226?

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

Does CVE-2024-22226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19802.

When was CVE-2024-22226 published?

CVE-2024-22226 was published on 2024-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22226

CVE-2024-22226 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Unity Operating Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19802
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dell Unity Operating Environment
Published: 2024-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Unity, versions prior to 5.4, contain a path traversal vulnerability in its svc_supportassist utility. An authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, to gain unauthorized write access to the files stored on the server filesystem, with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22226?: Dell Unity, versions prior to 5.4, contain a path traversal vulnerability in its svc_supportassist utility. An authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, to gain unauthorized write access to the files stored on the server filesystem, with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-22226?: CVE-2024-22226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-22226 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22226?: CVE-2024-22226 affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22226?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-22226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19802.
When was CVE-2024-22226 published?: CVE-2024-22226 was published on 2024-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000222010/dsa-2024-042-dell-unity-dell-unity-vsa-and-dell-unity-xt-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:unity_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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