How severe is CVE-2024-28979?

CVE-2024-28979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-28979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28979?

CVE-2024-28979 affects Dell Openmanage Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28979?

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

Does CVE-2024-28979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26041.

When was CVE-2024-28979 published?

CVE-2024-28979 was published on 2024-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28979

CVE-2024-28979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Openmanage Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26041
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dell Openmanage Enterprise
Published: 2024-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions 4.1.0 and older, contains an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28979?: Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions 4.1.0 and older, contains an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection.
How severe is CVE-2024-28979?: CVE-2024-28979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-28979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28979?: CVE-2024-28979 affects Dell Openmanage Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26041.
When was CVE-2024-28979 published?: CVE-2024-28979 was published on 2024-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224642/dsa-2024-202-security-update-for-dell-openmanage-enterprise-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

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