CVE-2024-47480
CVE-2024-47480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Inventory Collector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-59.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42750
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Dell Inventory Collector
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. A low-privilege attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in Elevation of Privileges and unauthorized file system access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-47480?
- Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. A low-privilege attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in Elevation of Privileges and unauthorized file system access.
- How severe is CVE-2024-47480?
- CVE-2024-47480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-47480 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-47480?
- CVE-2024-47480 affects Dell Inventory Collector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-47480?
- 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-2024-47480 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-47480 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42750.
- When was CVE-2024-47480 published?
- CVE-2024-47480 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:inventory_collector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Dell Inventory Collector
- CVE-2024-37129 — Medium (CVSS 6.7): Dell Inventory Collector, versions prior to 12.3.0.6 contains a Path Traversal vulnerability. A local authenticated…
All CVEs affecting Dell Inventory Collector →
Other CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (Link Following)) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2024-37143 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Dell PowerFlex appliance versions prior to IC 46.381.00 and IC 46.376.00, Dell PowerFlex rack versions prior to RCM…
- CVE-2024-28189 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Judge0 is an open-source online code execution system. The application uses the UNIX chown command on an untrusted file…
- CVE-2024-28185 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Judge0 is an open-source online code execution system. The application does not account for symlinks placed inside the…
- CVE-2022-22995 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The combination of primitives offered by SMB and AFP in their default configuration allows the arbitrary writing of…
- CVE-2014-4480 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Directory traversal vulnerability in afc in AppleFileConduit in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 and Apple TV before 7.0.3 allows…
- CVE-2002-2374 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in pprosetup in Sun PatchPro 2.0 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to "unsafe use…
Browse all CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (Link Following)) vulnerabilities →