How severe is CVE-2024-28961?

CVE-2024-28961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-28961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28961?

CVE-2024-28961 primarily affects Dell Openmanage Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28961?

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

Does CVE-2024-28961 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28961 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26023.

When was CVE-2024-28961 published?

CVE-2024-28961 was published on 2024-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28961

CVE-2024-28961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Openmanage Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26023
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Dell Openmanage Enterprise
Published: 2024-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions 4.0.0 and 4.0.1, contains a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability. A local low privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to obtain credentials leading to unauthorized access with elevated privileges. This could lead to further attacks, thus Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28961?: Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions 4.0.0 and 4.0.1, contains a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability. A local low privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to obtain credentials leading to unauthorized access with elevated privileges. This could lead to further attacks, thus Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
How severe is CVE-2024-28961?: CVE-2024-28961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-28961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28961?: CVE-2024-28961 primarily affects Dell Openmanage Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28961 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28961 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26023.
When was CVE-2024-28961 published?: CVE-2024-28961 was published on 2024-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224251/dsa-2024-184-security-update-for-dell-openmanage-enterprise-vulnerability

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:openmanage_enterprise:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:openmanage_enterprise:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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