How severe is CVE-2024-48016?

CVE-2024-48016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-48016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48016?

CVE-2024-48016 affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48016?

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

Does CVE-2024-48016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42891.

When was CVE-2024-48016 published?

CVE-2024-48016 was published on 2024-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48016

CVE-2024-48016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42891
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Dell Secure Connect Gateway
Published: 2024-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance - SRS, version(s) 5.24, contains a Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure. The attacker may be able to use exposed credentials to access the system with privileges of the compromised account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48016?: Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance - SRS, version(s) 5.24, contains a Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure. The attacker may be able to use exposed credentials to access the system with privileges of the compromised account.
How severe is CVE-2024-48016?: CVE-2024-48016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-48016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48016?: CVE-2024-48016 affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-48016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42891.
When was CVE-2024-48016 published?: CVE-2024-48016 was published on 2024-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000237211/dsa-2024-407-dell-secure-connect-gateway-security-update-for-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:secure_connect_gateway:5.24.00.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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