How severe is CVE-2024-22454?

CVE-2024-22454 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 high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22454?

CVE-2024-22454 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22454?

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-2024-22454 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22454 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19998.

When was CVE-2024-22454 published?

CVE-2024-22454 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22454

CVE-2024-22454 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Manager 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-640.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19998
Weakness: CWE-640
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Data Manager
Published: 2024-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version 19.15 and prior versions, contain a weak password recovery mechanism for forgotten passwords. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the application with privileges of the compromised account. The attacker could retrieve the reset password token without authorization and then perform the password change

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22454?: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version 19.15 and prior versions, contain a weak password recovery mechanism for forgotten passwords. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the application with privileges of the compromised account. The attacker could retrieve the reset password token without authorization and then perform the password change
How severe is CVE-2024-22454?: CVE-2024-22454 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 high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22454?: CVE-2024-22454 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22454?: 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-2024-22454 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22454 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19998.
When was CVE-2024-22454 published?: CVE-2024-22454 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000222025/dsa-2024-061-dell-power-protect-data-manager-update-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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