CVE-2024-22461

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.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.37%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000259765/dsa-2024-429-security-update-for-dell-recoverpoint-for-virtual-machines-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22461?
CVE-2024-22461 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-22461?
To fix CVE-2024-22461, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-22461 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-22461 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-22461?
CVE-2024-22461 affects Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines.
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