How severe is CVE-2024-28964?

CVE-2024-28964 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-28964 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28964?

CVE-2024-28964 affects Dell Common Event Enabler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28964?

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-2024-28964 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28964 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26026.

When was CVE-2024-28964 published?

CVE-2024-28964 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28964

CVE-2024-28964 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Common Event Enabler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26026
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Dell Common Event Enabler
Published: 2024-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Common Event Enabler, version 8.9.10.0 and prior, contain an insecure deserialization vulnerability in CAVATools. A local unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged in user. Exploitation of this issue requires a victim to open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28964?: Dell Common Event Enabler, version 8.9.10.0 and prior, contain an insecure deserialization vulnerability in CAVATools. A local unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged in user. Exploitation of this issue requires a victim to open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2024-28964?: CVE-2024-28964 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-28964 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28964?: CVE-2024-28964 affects Dell Common Event Enabler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28964?: 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-2024-28964 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28964 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26026.
When was CVE-2024-28964 published?: CVE-2024-28964 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224987/dsa-2024-179-security-update-for-dell-emc-common-event-enabler-windows-for-cavatools-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:common_event_enabler:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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