How severe is CVE-2024-25949?

CVE-2024-25949 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-2024-25949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25949?

CVE-2024-25949 primarily affects Dell Networking Os10. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25949?

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-2024-25949 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25949 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23251.

When was CVE-2024-25949 published?

CVE-2024-25949 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25949

CVE-2024-25949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Networking Os10 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23251
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Dell Networking Os10
Published: 2024-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell OS10 Networking Switches, versions10.5.6.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.4.x and 10.5.3.x ,contain an improper authorization vulnerability. A remote authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to escalation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25949?: Dell OS10 Networking Switches, versions10.5.6.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.4.x and 10.5.3.x ,contain an improper authorization vulnerability. A remote authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to escalation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-25949?: CVE-2024-25949 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-2024-25949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25949?: CVE-2024-25949 primarily affects Dell Networking Os10. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25949?: 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-2024-25949 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25949 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23251.
When was CVE-2024-25949 published?: CVE-2024-25949 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000225922/dsa-2024-087-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerability

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:networking_os10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:networking_os10:10.5.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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