How severe is CVE-2024-48838?

CVE-2024-48838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-48838 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-2024-48838?

CVE-2024-48838 affects Dell Smartfabric Os10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48838?

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

Does CVE-2024-48838 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48838 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43123.

When was CVE-2024-48838 published?

CVE-2024-48838 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48838

CVE-2024-48838 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Smartfabric Os10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43123
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Dell Smartfabric Os10
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.6.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.4.x, 10.5.3.x, contain(s) a Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48838?: Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.6.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.4.x, 10.5.3.x, contain(s) a Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.
How severe is CVE-2024-48838?: CVE-2024-48838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-48838 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-2024-48838?: CVE-2024-48838 affects Dell Smartfabric Os10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-48838 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48838 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43123.
When was CVE-2024-48838 published?: CVE-2024-48838 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000247217/dsa-2024-425-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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