How severe is CVE-2024-48831?

CVE-2024-48831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-48831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48831?

CVE-2024-48831 affects Dell Smartfabric Os10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48831?

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-2024-48831 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48831 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6539.

When was CVE-2024-48831 published?

CVE-2024-48831 was published on 2025-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48831

CVE-2024-48831 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Smartfabric Os10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-259.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6539
Weakness: CWE-259
Affected product: Dell Smartfabric Os10
Published: 2025-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.6.x, contain(s) a Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48831?: Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.6.x, contain(s) a Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2024-48831?: CVE-2024-48831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-48831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48831?: CVE-2024-48831 affects Dell Smartfabric Os10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48831?: 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-2024-48831 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48831 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6539.
When was CVE-2024-48831 published?: CVE-2024-48831 was published on 2025-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000295014/dsa-2025-068-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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