CVE-2024-38482

Name: CVE-2024-38482
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-02T04:17:27.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38482 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. CloudLink, versions 7.1.x and 8.x, contain an Improper check or handling of Exceptional Conditions Vulnerability in Cluster Component. A highly privileged malicious user with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to execute unauthorized actions and retrieve sensitive information from the database.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CloudLink, versions 7.1.x and 8.x, contain an Improper check or handling of Exceptional Conditions Vulnerability in Cluster Component. A highly privileged malicious user with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to execute unauthorized actions and retrieve sensitive information from the database.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-703

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Cloudlink	>= 7.1, < 8.1

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227493/dsa-2024-343-security-update-for-dell-cloudlink-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38482?

How severe is CVE-2024-38482?

CVE-2024-38482 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38482?

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