CVE-2024-28974
CVE-2024-28974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Protection Advisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-326.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26036
- Weakness: CWE-326
- Affected product: Dell Data Protection Advisor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell Data Protection Advisor, version(s) 19.9, contain(s) an Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-28974?
- Dell Data Protection Advisor, version(s) 19.9, contain(s) an Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2024-28974?
- CVE-2024-28974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high 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 high.
- Is CVE-2024-28974 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-28974?
- CVE-2024-28974 primarily affects Dell Data Protection Advisor. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-28974?
- 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-2024-28974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-28974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26036.
- When was CVE-2024-28974 published?
- CVE-2024-28974 was published on 2024-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:data_protection_advisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:dp4400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:dp5900_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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