How severe is CVE-2024-42422?

CVE-2024-42422 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-42422 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42422?

CVE-2024-42422 affects Dell Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42422?

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-2024-42422 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42422 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39434.

When was CVE-2024-42422 published?

CVE-2024-42422 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42422

CVE-2024-42422 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Networker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39434
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Dell Networker
Published: 2024-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell NetWorker, version(s) 19.10, contain(s) an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42422?: Dell NetWorker, version(s) 19.10, contain(s) an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2024-42422?: CVE-2024-42422 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-42422 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42422?: CVE-2024-42422 affects Dell Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42422?: 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-2024-42422 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42422 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39434.
When was CVE-2024-42422 published?: CVE-2024-42422 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000255892/dsa-2024-478-security-update-for-dell-networker-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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