How severe is CVE-2024-22450?

CVE-2024-22450 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22450 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22450?

CVE-2024-22450 affects Dell Alienware Command Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22450?

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-2024-22450 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22450 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19994.

When was CVE-2024-22450 published?

CVE-2024-22450 was published on 2024-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22450

CVE-2024-22450 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware Command Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19994
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Dell Alienware Command Center
Published: 2024-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Alienware Command Center, versions prior to 6.2.7.0, contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially inject malicious files in the file search path, leading to system compromise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22450?: Dell Alienware Command Center, versions prior to 6.2.7.0, contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially inject malicious files in the file search path, leading to system compromise.
How severe is CVE-2024-22450?: CVE-2024-22450 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22450 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22450?: CVE-2024-22450 affects Dell Alienware Command Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22450?: 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-2024-22450 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22450 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19994.
When was CVE-2024-22450 published?: CVE-2024-22450 was published on 2024-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218222/dsa-2024-016-security-update-for-dell-alienware-command-center-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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