How severe is CVE-2024-22461?

CVE-2024-22461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22461?

CVE-2024-22461 primarily affects Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22461?

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-2024-22461 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22461 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20005.

When was CVE-2024-22461 published?

CVE-2024-22461 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22461

CVE-2024-22461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20005
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines
Published: 2024-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.x contains an OS Command injection vulnerability. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by running any command as root, leading to gaining of root-level access and compromise of complete system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22461?: Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.x contains an OS Command injection vulnerability. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by running any command as root, leading to gaining of root-level access and compromise of complete system.
How severe is CVE-2024-22461?: CVE-2024-22461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22461?: CVE-2024-22461 primarily affects Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22461?: 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-2024-22461 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22461 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20005.
When was CVE-2024-22461 published?: CVE-2024-22461 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000259765/dsa-2024-429-security-update-for-dell-recoverpoint-for-virtual-machines-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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