CVE-2024-48016

Name: CVE-2024-48016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-18T17:15:13.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-48016 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance - SRS, version(s) 5.24, contains a Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance - SRS, version(s) 5.24, contains a Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure. The attacker may be able to use exposed credentials to access the system with privileges of the compromised account.

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

0.15%

4.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Secure Connect Gateway	5.24.00.14

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000237211/dsa-2024-407-dell-secure-connect-gateway-security-update-for-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48016?

How severe is CVE-2024-48016?

CVE-2024-48016 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48016?

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