How severe is CVE-2024-47238?

CVE-2024-47238 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-2024-47238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-47238?

CVE-2024-47238 primarily affects Dell Embedded Box Pc 3000 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47238?

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-2024-47238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-47238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42787.

When was CVE-2024-47238 published?

CVE-2024-47238 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-47238

CVE-2024-47238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Embedded Box Pc 3000 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% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42787
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dell Embedded Box Pc 3000 Firmware
Published: 2024-12-12
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 arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47238?: 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 arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-47238?: CVE-2024-47238 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-2024-47238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-47238?: CVE-2024-47238 primarily affects Dell Embedded Box Pc 3000 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47238?: 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-2024-47238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-47238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42787.
When was CVE-2024-47238 published?: CVE-2024-47238 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227595/dsa-2024-355

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:embedded_box_pc_3000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:edge_gateway_3001_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:edge_gateway_3002_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:edge_gateway_3003_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:edge_gateway_5000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:edge_gateway_5100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:edge_gateway_3000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:edge_gateway_3200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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