How severe is CVE-2024-52538?

CVE-2024-52538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-52538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52538?

CVE-2024-52538 primarily affects Dell Avamar Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52538?

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-2024-52538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-52538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46239.

When was CVE-2024-52538 published?

CVE-2024-52538 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-52538

CVE-2024-52538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Avamar Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46239
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Dell Avamar Server
Published: 2024-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Avamar, versions prior to 19.12 with patch 338905, excluding 19.10 and 19.10SP1 with patch 338869, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-52538?: Dell Avamar, versions prior to 19.12 with patch 338905, excluding 19.10 and 19.10SP1 with patch 338869, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection.
How severe is CVE-2024-52538?: CVE-2024-52538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-52538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-52538?: CVE-2024-52538 primarily affects Dell Avamar Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52538?: 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-2024-52538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-52538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46239.
When was CVE-2024-52538 published?: CVE-2024-52538 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000258636/dsa-2024-489-security-update-for-dell-avamar-and-dell-avamar-virtual-edition-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.10:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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