CVE-2024-22426: dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-22426 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 16-02-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 29-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 5.3.x, 6.0.SP1 contains an OS Command injection vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to execute arbitrary operating system commands, which will get executed in the context of the root user, resulting in a complete system compromise.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- CVE.orgCNA7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
72%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.40% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
- CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
Affected systems
Dell2 products
- recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines5.3:sp2 | 5.3:sp2_p1 | 5.3:sp2_p2 | 5.3:sp2_p4 | 5.3:sp3_p1 | 5.3:sp3_p2 | 6.0:sp1
- recoverpoint for vms5.3 SP2 | 5.3 SP2 P1 | 5.3 SP2 P2 | 5.3 SP2 P4 | 5.3 SP3 P1 | 5.3 SP3 P2 | 6.0.SP1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
2 links- www.dell.com/support/…Vendor Advisory
- www.dell.com/support/…Vendor Advisory