How severe is CVE-2024-38303?

CVE-2024-38303 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38303 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38303?

CVE-2024-38303 primarily affects Dell Emc Xc Core Xcxr2 Firmware. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38303?

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

Does CVE-2024-38303 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38303 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37255.

When was CVE-2024-38303 published?

CVE-2024-38303 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38303

CVE-2024-38303 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Xc Core Xcxr2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37255
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dell Emc Xc Core Xcxr2 Firmware
Published: 2024-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerEdge Platform, 14G Intel BIOS version(s) prior to 2.22.x, contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38303?: Dell PowerEdge Platform, 14G Intel BIOS version(s) prior to 2.22.x, contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2024-38303?: CVE-2024-38303 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38303 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38303?: CVE-2024-38303 primarily affects Dell Emc Xc Core Xcxr2 Firmware. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38303?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38303 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38303 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37255.
When was CVE-2024-38303 published?: CVE-2024-38303 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000228135/dsa-2024-309-security-update-for-dell-poweredge-server-for-improper-input-validation-vulnerability

Affected products (31)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_xc_core_xcxr2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_xc_core_xc940_system_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_xc_core_xc740xd2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_xc_core_xc740xd_system_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_xc_core_xc640_system_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_xc_core_6420_system_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_storage_nx3340_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_storage_nx3240_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_xe7440_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_xe7420_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_xe2420_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:dss_8440_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_c4140_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_mx840c_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_mx740c_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_m640_\(for_pe_vrtx\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_m640_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_fc640_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_c6420_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_t640_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r940xa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r840_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r740xd2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_xr2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_t440_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r440_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r540_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r940_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r640_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r740xd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r740_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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