How severe is CVE-2024-49561?

CVE-2024-49561 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-2024-49561 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-2024-49561?

CVE-2024-49561 affects Dell Smartfabric Os10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49561?

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-2024-49561 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49561 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6541.

When was CVE-2024-49561 published?

CVE-2024-49561 was published on 2025-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49561

CVE-2024-49561 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Smartfabric Os10 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6541
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Dell Smartfabric Os10
Published: 2025-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.4.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.6.x, 10.6.0.x, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49561?: Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.4.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.6.x, 10.6.0.x, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-49561?: CVE-2024-49561 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-2024-49561 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-2024-49561?: CVE-2024-49561 affects Dell Smartfabric Os10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49561?: 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-2024-49561 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49561 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6541.
When was CVE-2024-49561 published?: CVE-2024-49561 was published on 2025-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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