How severe is CVE-2024-24908?

CVE-2024-24908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-24908 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-2024-24908?

CVE-2024-24908 affects Dell Dm5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24908?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-24908 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24908 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22271.

When was CVE-2024-24908 published?

CVE-2024-24908 was published on 2024-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24908

CVE-2024-24908 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Dm5500 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22271
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dell Dm5500 Firmware
Published: 2024-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect DM5500 version 5.15.0.0 and prior contain an Arbitrary File Delete via Path Traversal vulnerability. A remote attacker with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to deletion of arbitrary files stored on the server filesystem.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24908?: Dell PowerProtect DM5500 version 5.15.0.0 and prior contain an Arbitrary File Delete via Path Traversal vulnerability. A remote attacker with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to deletion of arbitrary files stored on the server filesystem.
How severe is CVE-2024-24908?: CVE-2024-24908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24908 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-2024-24908?: CVE-2024-24908 affects Dell Dm5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-24908 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24908 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22271.
When was CVE-2024-24908 published?: CVE-2024-24908 was published on 2024-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224843/dsa-2024-083-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-appliance-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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