How severe is CVE-2024-32860?

CVE-2024-32860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-32860 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-32860?

CVE-2024-32860 primarily affects Dell Alienware Area 51m R2 Firmware. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32860?

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-2024-32860 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-32860 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30646.

When was CVE-2024-32860 published?

CVE-2024-32860 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-32860

CVE-2024-32860 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware Area 51m R2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-30646
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dell Alienware Area 51m R2 Firmware
Published: 2024-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Client Platform BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in an externally developed component. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32860?: Dell Client Platform BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in an externally developed component. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-32860?: CVE-2024-32860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-32860 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-32860?: CVE-2024-32860 primarily affects Dell Alienware Area 51m R2 Firmware. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32860?: 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-2024-32860 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-32860 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30646.
When was CVE-2024-32860 published?: CVE-2024-32860 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000223440/dsa-2024-125

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_area_51m_r2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_r11_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_r12_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_r13_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_r15_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_r15_amd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_ryzen_edition_r14_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m15_r3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m15_r4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m17_r3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m17_r4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_x14_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_x15_r1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_x15_r2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_x17_r1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_x17_r2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:aurora_r16_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_15_3510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_15_352_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_3502_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_8950_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_8960_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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