How severe is CVE-2024-28976?

CVE-2024-28976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-28976 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-2024-28976?

CVE-2024-28976 affects Dell Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28976?

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-2024-28976 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28976 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26038.

When was CVE-2024-28976 published?

CVE-2024-28976 was published on 2024-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28976

CVE-2024-28976 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Repository Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26038
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dell Repository Manager
Published: 2024-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Repository Manager, versions prior to 3.4.5, contains a Path Traversal vulnerability in API module. A local attacker with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized write access to the files stored on the server filesystem with the privileges of the running web application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28976?: Dell Repository Manager, versions prior to 3.4.5, contains a Path Traversal vulnerability in API module. A local attacker with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized write access to the files stored on the server filesystem with the privileges of the running web application.
How severe is CVE-2024-28976?: CVE-2024-28976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-28976 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-2024-28976?: CVE-2024-28976 affects Dell Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28976?: 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-2024-28976 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28976 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26038.
When was CVE-2024-28976 published?: CVE-2024-28976 was published on 2024-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224412/dsa-2024-189-security-update-for-dell-repository

Affected products (1)

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