CVE-2024-45763

Name: CVE-2024-45763
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-08T17:15:06.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45763 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution. This is a critical severity vulnerability so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

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

1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Enterprise Sonic Distribution	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.6
Dell	Enterprise Sonic Distribution	>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.2

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000245655/dsa-2024-449-security-update-for-dell-enterprise-sonic-distribution-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45763?

How severe is CVE-2024-45763?

CVE-2024-45763 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45763?

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