How severe is CVE-2024-28968?

CVE-2024-28968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-28968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28968?

CVE-2024-28968 affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28968?

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

Does CVE-2024-28968 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28968 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26030.

When was CVE-2024-28968 published?

CVE-2024-28968 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28968

CVE-2024-28968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26030
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Dell Secure Connect Gateway
Published: 2024-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SCG, versions prior to 5.24.00.00, contain an Improper Access Control vulnerability in the SCG exposed for internal email and collection settings REST APIs (if enabled by Admin user from UI). A remote low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of certain APIs applicable only for Admin Users on the application's backend database that could potentially allow an unauthorized user access to restricted resources and change of state.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28968?: Dell SCG, versions prior to 5.24.00.00, contain an Improper Access Control vulnerability in the SCG exposed for internal email and collection settings REST APIs (if enabled by Admin user from UI). A remote low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of certain APIs applicable only for Admin Users on the application's backend database that could potentially allow an unauthorized user access to restricted resources and change of state.
How severe is CVE-2024-28968?: CVE-2024-28968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-28968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28968?: CVE-2024-28968 affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28968 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28968 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26030.
When was CVE-2024-28968 published?: CVE-2024-28968 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000225910/dsa-2024-181-security-update-for-dell-secure-connect-gateway-application-and-appliance-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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