CVE-2024-52541: dell alienware_m15_r6_firmware Weak Authentication
CVSS: 8.2v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 19-02-2025Last modified 19-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-52541 is a high (CVSS 8.2) Weak Authentication vulnerability in dell alienware_m15_r6_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 5.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.17%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-02-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 19-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Weak Authentication vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.17%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
5%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.17% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.17%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell200 products
- alienware_m15_r6_firmware< 1.34.0
- alienware_m15_r7_firmware< 1.28.0
- alienware_m16_r1_firmware< 1.21.0
- alienware_m16_r2_firmware< 1.8.0
- alienware_m18_r1_firmware< 1.21.0
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References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000258429/dsa-2025-021Vendor Advisory