CVE-2024-0172

Name: CVE-2024-0172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-03T10:15:08.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0172 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an improper privilege management security vulnerability. An unauthenticated local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an improper privilege management security vulnerability. An unauthenticated local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to privilege escalation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Poweredge R660 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R760 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge C6620 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge Mx760c Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R860 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R960 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge Hs5610 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge Hs5620 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R660xs Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R760xs Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R760xd2 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge T560 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R760xa Firmware	< 1.1.3
Dell	Poweredge Xe9680 Firmware	< 1.1.3
Dell	Poweredge Xr5610 Firmware	< 1.1.4
Dell	Poweredge Xr8610t Firmware	< 1.1.3
Dell	Poweredge Xr8620t Firmware	< 1.1.3
Dell	Poweredge Xr7620 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge Xe8640 Firmware	< 1.2.5
Dell	Poweredge Xe9640 Firmware	< 1.3.6
Dell	Poweredge R6615 Firmware	< 1.4.6
Dell	Poweredge R7615 Firmware	< 1.4.6
Dell	Poweredge R6625 Firmware	< 1.4.6
Dell	Poweredge R7625 Firmware	< 1.4.6
Dell	Poweredge R650 Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge R750 Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge R750xa Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge C6520 Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge Mx750c Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge R550 Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge R450 Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge R650xs Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge R750xs Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge T550 Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge Xr11 Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge Xr12 Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Poweredge T150 Firmware	< 1.7.3
Dell	Poweredge T350 Firmware	< 1.7.3
Dell	Poweredge R250 Firmware	< 1.7.3
Dell	Poweredge R350 Firmware	< 1.7.3
Dell	Poweredge Xr4510c Firmware	< 1.12.1
Dell	Poweredge Xr4520c Firmware	< 1.12.1
Dell	Poweredge R6515 Firmware	< 2.12.4
Dell	Poweredge R6525 Firmware	< 2.12.4
Dell	Poweredge R7515 Firmware	< 2.12.4
Dell	Poweredge R7525 Firmware	< 2.12.4
Dell	Poweredge C6525 Firmware	< 2.12.4
Dell	Poweredge Xe8545 Firmware	< 2.12.4
Dell	Poweredge R740 Firmware	< 2.19.1
Dell	Poweredge R740xd Firmware	< 2.19.1

Showing 50 of 93 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0172?

How severe is CVE-2024-0172?

CVE-2024-0172 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0172?

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