CVE-2024-52542
CVE-2024-52542 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Appsync with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-59.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46225
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Dell Appsync
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell AppSync, version 4.6.0.x, contain a Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information tampering.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-52542?
- Dell AppSync, version 4.6.0.x, contain a Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information tampering.
- How severe is CVE-2024-52542?
- CVE-2024-52542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-52542 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-52542?
- CVE-2024-52542 affects Dell Appsync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-52542?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-52542 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-52542 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46225.
- When was CVE-2024-52542 published?
- CVE-2024-52542 was published on 2024-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:appsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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