How severe is CVE-2024-25971?

CVE-2024-25971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-25971 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-2024-25971?

CVE-2024-25971 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25971?

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

Does CVE-2024-25971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23273.

When was CVE-2024-25971 published?

CVE-2024-25971 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25971

CVE-2024-25971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23273
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Data Manager
Published: 2024-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version 19.15, contains an XML External Entity Injection vulnerability. A remote high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure, denial-of-service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25971?: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version 19.15, contains an XML External Entity Injection vulnerability. A remote high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure, denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2024-25971?: CVE-2024-25971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-25971 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-2024-25971?: CVE-2024-25971 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-25971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23273.
When was CVE-2024-25971 published?: CVE-2024-25971 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000223556/dsa-2024-132-security-update-dell-power-protect-data-manager-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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