How severe is CVE-2024-22433?

CVE-2024-22433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-22433 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22433?

CVE-2024-22433 affects Dell Data Protection Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22433?

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-2024-22433 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22433 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19977.

When was CVE-2024-22433 published?

CVE-2024-22433 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22433

CVE-2024-22433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Protection Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-538.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19977
Weakness: CWE-538
Affected product: Dell Data Protection Search
Published: 2024-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Data Protection Search 19.2.0 and above contain an exposed password opportunity in plain text when using LdapSettings.get_ldap_info in DP Search. A remote unauthorized unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity, Protection, and remote takeover of the system. This is a high-severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of DP Search to affect downstream protected devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22433?: Dell Data Protection Search 19.2.0 and above contain an exposed password opportunity in plain text when using LdapSettings.get_ldap_info in DP Search. A remote unauthorized unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity, Protection, and remote takeover of the system. This is a high-severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of DP Search to affect downstream protected devices.
How severe is CVE-2024-22433?: CVE-2024-22433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-22433 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22433?: CVE-2024-22433 affects Dell Data Protection Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22433?: 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-2024-22433 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22433 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19977.
When was CVE-2024-22433 published?: CVE-2024-22433 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000221720/dsa-2024-063-security-update-for-dell-data-protection-search-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:data_protection_search:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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