How severe is CVE-2024-28972?

CVE-2024-28972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-28972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28972?

CVE-2024-28972 affects Dell Insightiq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28972?

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

Does CVE-2024-28972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26034.

When was CVE-2024-28972 published?

CVE-2024-28972 was published on 2024-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28972

CVE-2024-28972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Insightiq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26034
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Dell Insightiq
Published: 2024-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell InsightIQ, Verion 5.0.0, contains a use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28972?: Dell InsightIQ, Verion 5.0.0, contains a use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2024-28972?: CVE-2024-28972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-28972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28972?: CVE-2024-28972 affects Dell Insightiq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26034.
When was CVE-2024-28972 published?: CVE-2024-28972 was published on 2024-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000226567/dsa-2024-211-security-update-for-a-dell-insightiq-broken-or-risky-cryptographic-algorithm-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:insightiq:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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