How severe is CVE-2024-22428?

CVE-2024-22428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22428?

CVE-2024-22428 affects Dell Emc Idrac Service Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22428?

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.

Does CVE-2024-22428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19972.

When was CVE-2024-22428 published?

CVE-2024-22428 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22428

CVE-2024-22428 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Idrac Service Module with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19972
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Dell Emc Idrac Service Module
Published: 2024-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell iDRAC Service Module, versions 5.2.0.0 and prior, contain an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability. It may allow a local unprivileged user to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Dell recommends customers upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22428?: Dell iDRAC Service Module, versions 5.2.0.0 and prior, contain an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability. It may allow a local unprivileged user to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Dell recommends customers upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
How severe is CVE-2024-22428?: CVE-2024-22428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22428?: CVE-2024-22428 affects Dell Emc Idrac Service Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22428?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-22428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19972.
When was CVE-2024-22428 published?: CVE-2024-22428 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000221129/dsa-2024-018-security-update-for-dell-idrac-service-module-for-weak-folder-permission-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_idrac_service_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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