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CVE-2024-22454

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.56%

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CVE-2024-22454 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version 19.15 and prior versions, contain a weak password recovery mechanism for forgotten passwords. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the application with privileges of the compromised account. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version 19.15 and prior versions, contain a weak password recovery mechanism for forgotten passwords. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the application with privileges of the compromised account. The attacker could retrieve the reset password token without authorization and then perform the password change

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.56%

42.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellPowerprotect Data Manager<= 19.15

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22454?
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version 19.15 and prior versions, contain a weak password recovery mechanism for forgotten passwords. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to the application with privileges of the compromised account. The attacker could retrieve the reset password token without authorization and then perform the password change
How severe is CVE-2024-22454?
CVE-2024-22454 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22454?
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