How severe is CVE-2024-28978?

CVE-2024-28978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-28978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28978?

CVE-2024-28978 primarily affects Dell Openmanage Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28978?

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

Does CVE-2024-28978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26040.

When was CVE-2024-28978 published?

CVE-2024-28978 was published on 2024-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28978

CVE-2024-28978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Openmanage Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. 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 5.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26040
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Dell Openmanage Enterprise
Published: 2024-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions 3.10 and 4.0, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A high privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28978?: Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions 3.10 and 4.0, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A high privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to resources.
How severe is CVE-2024-28978?: CVE-2024-28978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-28978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28978?: CVE-2024-28978 primarily affects Dell Openmanage Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28978?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26040.
When was CVE-2024-28978 published?: CVE-2024-28978 was published on 2024-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224641/dsa-2024-201-security-update-for-dell-openmanage-enterprise-vulnerability

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:openmanage_enterprise:3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:openmanage_enterprise:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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