CVE-2024-38486

Name: CVE-2024-38486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-06T05:15:13.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38486 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.5.4 through 10.5.5.10 and 10.5.6.x , contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.5.4 through 10.5.5.10 and 10.5.6.x , contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Smartfabric Os10	>= 10.5.5.4, <= 10.5.5.10
Dell	Smartfabric Os10	>= 10.5.6.0, < 10.5.6.4

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000228355/dsa-2024-376-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38486?

How severe is CVE-2024-38486?

CVE-2024-38486 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38486?

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Source: NVD / NIST