CVE-2024-47238

Name: CVE-2024-47238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-12T18:15:25.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-47238 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Client Platform BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in an externally developed component. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Client Platform BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in an externally developed component. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

13.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Embedded Box Pc 3000 Firmware	< 1.25.0
Dell	Edge Gateway 3001 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Edge Gateway 3002 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Edge Gateway 3003 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Edge Gateway 5000 Firmware	< 1.29.0
Dell	Edge Gateway 5100 Firmware	< 1.29.0
Dell	Edge Gateway 3000 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Edge Gateway 3200 Firmware	< 1.19.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227595/dsa-2024-355Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47238?

How severe is CVE-2024-47238?

CVE-2024-47238 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47238?

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