How severe is CVE-2024-42427?

CVE-2024-42427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42427?

CVE-2024-42427 primarily affects Dell Wyse Thinos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42427?

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-2024-42427 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42427 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39618.

When was CVE-2024-42427 published?

CVE-2024-42427 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42427

CVE-2024-42427 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Wyse Thinos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39618
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Dell Wyse Thinos
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell ThinOS versions 2402 and 2405, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42427?: Dell ThinOS versions 2402 and 2405, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-42427?: CVE-2024-42427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42427 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42427?: CVE-2024-42427 primarily affects Dell Wyse Thinos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42427?: 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-2024-42427 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42427 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39618.
When was CVE-2024-42427 published?: CVE-2024-42427 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000228350/dsa-2024-386

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:wyse_thinos:9.5.1079:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:wyse_thinos:9.5.2109:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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