CVE-2024-22461: dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 13-12-2024Last modified 23-12-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-22461 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in dell recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.78%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-12-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-12-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.x contains an OS Command injection vulnerability. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by running any command as root, leading to gaining of root-level access and compromise of complete system.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.78%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
55%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.78% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.78%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-347Improper Verification of Cryptographic SignatureThe product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.
- 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
Dell1 product
- recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines6.0 SP1 | 6.0 SP1 P1 | 6.0:sp1 | 6.0:sp1_p1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/…Vendor Advisory