How severe is CVE-2024-45759?

CVE-2024-45759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-45759 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-2024-45759?

CVE-2024-45759 affects Dell Data Domain Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45759?

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

Does CVE-2024-45759 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45759 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41585.

When was CVE-2024-45759 published?

CVE-2024-45759 was published on 2024-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45759

CVE-2024-45759 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41585
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Dell Data Domain Operating System
Published: 2024-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions prior to 8.1.0.0, 7.13.1.10, 7.10.1.40, and 7.7.5.50, contains an escalation of privilege vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized execution of certain commands to overwrite system config of the application. Exploitation may lead to denial of service of system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45759?: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions prior to 8.1.0.0, 7.13.1.10, 7.10.1.40, and 7.7.5.50, contains an escalation of privilege vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized execution of certain commands to overwrite system config of the application. Exploitation may lead to denial of service of system.
How severe is CVE-2024-45759?: CVE-2024-45759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45759 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-2024-45759?: CVE-2024-45759 affects Dell Data Domain Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45759?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45759 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45759 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41585.
When was CVE-2024-45759 published?: CVE-2024-45759 was published on 2024-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000245360/dsa-2024-424-security-update-for-dell-pdsa-2024-424-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-dd-vulnerabilityowerprotect-dd-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

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