CVE-2022-29083

Name: CVE-2022-29083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-09T21:15:07.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29083 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Prior Dell BIOS versions contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability by bypassing drive security mechanisms in order to gain access to the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Prior Dell BIOS versions contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability by bypassing drive security mechanisms in order to gain access to the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Chengming 3980 Firmware	< 2.23.0
Dell	Chengming 3990 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Chengming 3991 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	G3 3579 Firmware	< 1.21.0
Dell	G3 3779 Firmware	< 1.21.0
Dell	G5 5587 Firmware	< 1.21.0
Dell	G5 5000 Firmware	< 1.7.0
Dell	G5 5090 Firmware	< 1.14.0
Dell	G7 7588 Firmware	< 1.21.0
Dell	Inspiron 3470 Firmware	< 2.23.0
Dell	Inspiron 3480 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Inspiron 3493 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Inspiron 3501 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Inspiron 3580 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Inspiron 3593 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Inspiron 3670 Firmware	< 2.23.0
Dell	Inspiron 3780 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Inspiron 3790 Firmware	< 1.16.0
Dell	Inspiron 3793 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Inspiron 3880 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Inspiron 3881 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Inspiron 5310 Firmware	< 2.6.1
Dell	Inspiron 5410 Firmware	< 2.6.1
Dell	Inspiron 5493 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Inspiron 5494 Firmware	< 1.16.0
Dell	Inspiron 5510 Firmware	< 2.6.1
Dell	Inspiron 5593 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Inspiron 5594 Firmware	< 1.16.0
Dell	Inspiron 7490 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Inspiron 7510 Firmware	< 1.4.0
Dell	Inspiron 7610 Firmware	< 1.4.0
Dell	Latitude 3120 Firmware	< 1.9.2
Dell	Latitude 3190 Firmware	< 1.21.1
Dell	Latitude 3320 Firmware	< 1.8.2
Dell	Latitude 5310 Firmware	< 1.9.1
Dell	Latitude 5410 Firmware	< 1.8.1
Dell	Latitude 5411 Firmware	< 1.8.1
Dell	Latitude 5491 Firmware	< 1.21.1
Dell	Latitude 5510 Firmware	< 1.8.1
Dell	Latitude 5511 Firmware	< 1.8.1
Dell	Latitude 5591 Firmware	< 1.21.1
Dell	Latitude 7210 Firmware	< 1.9.1
Dell	Latitude 7310 Firmware	< 1.9.1
Dell	Latitude 7410 Firmware	< 1.9.1
Dell	Latitude 9410 Firmware	< 1.9.1
Dell	Latitude 9510 Firmware	< 1.8.1
Dell	Optiplex 3060 Firmware	< 1.20.0
Dell	Optiplex 3070 Firmware	< 1.15.0
Dell	Optiplex 3080 Firmware	< 2.11.0
Dell	Optiplex 3090 Firmware	< 2.4.0

Showing 50 of 108 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000201396Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000201396Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29083?

How severe is CVE-2022-29083?

CVE-2022-29083 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29083?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST