CVE-2024-52538

Name: CVE-2024-52538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-10T11:15:07.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-52538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Avamar, versions prior to 19.12 with patch 338905, excluding 19.10 and 19.10SP1 with patch 338869, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Avamar, versions prior to 19.12 with patch 338905, excluding 19.10 and 19.10SP1 with patch 338869, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection.

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

0.42%

33.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Avamar Server	19.4
Dell	Avamar Server	19.7
Dell	Avamar Server	19.8
Dell	Avamar Server	19.9
Dell	Avamar Server	19.10

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000258636/dsa-2024-489-security-update-for-dell-avamar-and-dell-avamar-virtual-edition-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52538?

How severe is CVE-2024-52538?

CVE-2024-52538 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52538?

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