How severe is CVE-2024-28980?

CVE-2024-28980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-28980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28980?

CVE-2024-28980 primarily affects Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28980?

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

Does CVE-2024-28980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26042.

When was CVE-2024-28980 published?

CVE-2024-28980 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28980

CVE-2024-28980 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26042
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines
Published: 2024-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell RecoverPoint for VMs, version(s) 6.0.x contain(s) a Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability in the SSH. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28980?: Dell RecoverPoint for VMs, version(s) 6.0.x contain(s) a Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability in the SSH. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-28980?: CVE-2024-28980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-28980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28980?: CVE-2024-28980 primarily affects Dell Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26042.
When was CVE-2024-28980 published?: CVE-2024-28980 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000259765/dsa-2024-429-security-update-for-dell-recoverpoint-for-virtual-machines-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:6.0:sp1_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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