CVE-2024-28971
CVE-2024-28971 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Openmanage Enterprise Update Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26033
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Dell Openmanage Enterprise Update Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell Update Manager Plugin, versions 1.4.0 through 1.5.0, contains a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in Log file. A remote high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-28971?
- Dell Update Manager Plugin, versions 1.4.0 through 1.5.0, contains a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in Log file. A remote high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.
- How severe is CVE-2024-28971?
- CVE-2024-28971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-28971 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-28971?
- CVE-2024-28971 affects Dell Openmanage Enterprise Update Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-28971?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-28971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-28971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26033.
- When was CVE-2024-28971 published?
- CVE-2024-28971 was published on 2024-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:openmanage_enterprise_update_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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